Open Collaboration Hydrology

🌊 What does it take to reach co-decision making in water resources management?

presents a new post series: The Ladder of Participation 🪜

This series will explore the essential steps toward meaningful involvement of local communities. From being ignored to becoming true partners in decision-making.

💧Upcoming posts will examine how to move from ignorance to co-decision in water planning and management.



Read more at: Basco-Carrera, L., Warren, A., van Beek, E., Jonoski, A., & Giardino, A. (2017). Collaborative modelling or participatory modelling? A framework for water resources management. Environmental Modelling & Software, 91, 95–110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2017.01.014

How Can Ecological Design Improve Water Management?

By fostering shared knowledge and collaboration, ecological design transforms how we manage water.

✨ Solutions grow from the ground up — shaped by local voices, diverse expertise, and community wisdom.

When water decisions reflect real-life knowledge and collective experience, they’re more grounded, resilient, and just. 🌱

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