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What is the Community about?This Community is centered around individuals who are interested in implementing the Valuing Water Principles (VWPs). Guided by these principles, the community aims to ensure that the diverse values of water are recognized in decision-making processes, promoting a deeper understanding and revaluation of water and the benefits it brings to people and the planet. Below are the five VWPs:Recognize and embrace water’s multiple values – to different groups and interests in all decisions affecting water;Reconcile values and build trust – conduct all processes to reconcile values in ways that are equitable, transparent and inclusive;Protect the sources – including watersheds, rivers, aquifers, associated ecosystems, and used water flows for current and future generations;Educate to empower – promote education and awareness among all stakeholders about the intrinsic value of water and its essential role in all aspects of life;Invest and innovate – ensure adequate investment in institutions, infrastructure, information and innovation to realize the many benefits derived from water and reduce risks.Objectives of our Valuing Water CommunityFrom 2019 to 2025, the Valuing Water Initiative (VWI), hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, has guided the implementation of the VWPs. Through its focus on finance, policy, gender advocacy, and youth leadership, the VWI has championed the integration of water’s diverse values into decision-making and its application across various fields. By convening stakeholders from different sectors and areas of expertise, the VWI has fostered a global movement to elevate the importance of the VWPs.Building on this foundation, the Valuing Water Community was established in 2025 aiming to continue and expand this multi-stakeholder dialogue on applying the VWPs. It serves as a collaborative platform to enhance understanding, build connections, and strengthen water management across disciplines. Central to our approach is