All things freshwater: news, analysis, humor, reviews, and commentary from Michael E. 'Aquadoc' Campana, hydrogeologist, hydrophilanthropist, Professor Emeritus of Hydrogeology and Water Resources Management in the Geography Program of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon State University and Professor Emeritus of Hydrogeology at the University of New Mexico. He is Past President of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA), Past Chair of the Scientists & Engineers Division of the National Ground Water Association (NGWA), Past President of the nonprofit NGWA Foundation and President and Founder the nonprofit Ann Campana Judge Foundation, an organization involved with WaSH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) in Central America. He served on the Steering Committee of the Global Water Partnership (GWP). CYA statement: with the exception of guest posts, the opinions expressed herein are solely those of Michael E. Campana and not those of CEOAS, Oregon State University, ACJF, AWRA, my spouse Mary Frances, or any other person or organization.
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"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as if nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is a miracles." - Albert Einstein (quoted in @washingtonpost via@TheWeek)
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I finally got to updating the water youth networks blog and you can find that here. It’s a living document, so feel free to reach out at any time with new networks.
This is a tad late and apologies for not being able to get to the update of the water youth networks, but my day was not my own. For certain by next week.
I've been wanting to do this for a while, because there are so many great youth water networks out there, and more are popping up all the time. I'm a big fan and, along with the list I was able to put together, I explain why that is.
Please share, get engaged and start your own if none exists where you are!
It took a while, but it’s finally here! Below you will find a list of the youth networks dedicated to water that either I knew about or communicated that they wanted to be a part of this blog post. This is not comprehensive, and I will update it as more come in.
This all came about, because the World Bank has launched a new water young professional network (see below) and I only thought it fair if I was going to announce that, that I include all the other ones out there that exist.
Why join a youth network?
These did not exist when I was a young professional. I tried my hand at organizing one once, on transboundary waters, and it didn’t go anywhere (although one could argue my drinks nights emerged because of it, as the six people at my first drinks were all young professional transboundary folks who made up the beginnings of that association). But now they are plentiful, and I can’t recommend enough to join them at whatever scale you think best for your career (global, regional, national and local, or all of the above). This is why I believe you should join:
Community-building: If any of you have heard one of my jobs talks, I’m not fond of the word “networking,” which is very utilitarian to me. I prefer, “community-building,” because that’s more what it is. I’m still working with people I met 20 years ago. Many friends are in the water community, I visit and vacation with them. Youth networks provide an opportunity to grow your water community
Peer-to-peer mentoring: The associate dean during my first day of grad school said it best: “You will probably learn more from your fellow students than from your professors, so embrace your community here.” He was right and I continue to learn from them to this day
Access to opportunities: From speaking and educational opportunities to events attendance and, even in some cases, funding opportunities (although we’d all like more of that), networks open doors that might not have been there otherwise
Problem–solving across geographies: Depending on the scale of the network, of course, but these networks give you the opportunity to learn what others are doing in other places that, with a bit of tweaking, might work for your own
Venting: You get to complain about the previous generation. We all do it
They are fun: The best reason of all
I had originally asked for just global and regional networks, but a few national ones came in and I figured, “Why not?” This will be a living document, so if there are any water youth networks that are not here and you’d like to be, including national-level ones that are not subsidiaries of others, and I know they are out there, please get in touch with me.
Your region not have one? Think about starting one up!
Comments are open! Might take me a bit to moderate them.
World Bank Global Young Water Professionals Network (ECH2O)
“Are you 18 to 35 years old, passionate about water and want to give your contribution as a professional or activist towards the achievement of SDG6?
The Global Young Water Professionals Network community is a vibrant and welcoming space for emerging leaders like you in the water sector! We’re dedicated to fostering connections, sharing knowledge, and supporting your professional development.”
International Water Association (IWA) Youth Water Professionals (YWPs)
The International Water Association (IWA) warmly welcomes all members aged 35 years or below to join our dynamic Young Water Professionals (YWPs) community. IWA is deeply committed to investing in the development of YWPs, fostering empowerment within both the association and the broader water sector. Within this vibrant community, young members have the unparalleled opportunity to cultivate their careers by forging international connections, collaborating with peers, and actively contributing to the advancement of the water sector. Participation in this global network equips YWPs to not only build a robust professional profile but also to play a crucial role in shaping a water-wise future. We encourage YWPs to not only join the global community but also explore the diverse range of more than 40 country chapters worldwide. These chapters, typically consisting of a steering committee with a minimum of 3 IWA members, serve as voluntary networks operating at regional, national, or local levels. They provide a platform for engaging with a more diverse array of YWPs from various organizations in the water sector. Moreover, the YWP Community is guided by a dedicated Steering Committee, a representative body of young members aged 35 and below. This committee offers valuable insights to the association, advising on effective ways to meet the needs of young professionals, support their empowerment, and actively involve them in IWA’s ongoing activities at both national and international levels. Join the YWP community today and be a part of this exciting journey toward a sustainable water future!
“The World Youth Parliament for Water is a network of passionate young people from over 80 countries. We are your ‘Leaders of Tomorrow,’ making waves of change in the water sector. Our members take action on water issues at all levels; from concrete actions in local communities, to advocacy for youth leadership in the water sector at the United Nations General Assembly.
We respond to the interests of youth, working together to prioritize water issues and create platforms for the expertise of youth to be recognized on these issues. We support youth-led water projects. We work to see that youth have a valued and respected decision-making seat among senior water management officials. We are thirsty for a change!”
‘The Water Youth Network is a global and inclusive connector in the water sector, with a vibrant community of students and young professionals and across disciplines. We do not try to compete with other water youth organizations; we connect existing ones and promote them. The Water Youth Network is neither an implementation organization nor a fund. Therefore, empowering, connecting & change-making is our motto. We value inclusion, innovation and a collaborative spirit.’
International Water Resources Association (IWRA) Early Career and Young Professionals (ECYP)
Background:
Early career and young professionals constitute a substantial portion of IWRA’s membership, embodying a community of dynamic water experts poised to become the future leaders in the sector. Recognising the potential impact and value these members bring to IWRA, a dedicated task force was established to accelerate their career development and expand their professional networks.
Overall Task Force Objectives:
Better understand the needs and interests of Early Career and Young Professionals
Target and engage ECYP members in topics and activities through multiple media forms
Provide opportunities for knowledge exchange, learning and networking
Create a stronger ECYP voice through cross-cutting activities and initiatives with other key IWRA partners
Increase ECYPs engagement in IWRA projects
How to Participate:
All IWRA members are warmly invited to join the ECYP Task Force. Non-IWRA members interested in becoming part of the Task Force can sign up for IWRA membership here, and then send an email to [email protected] expressing their interest in joining the task force. Additional details about the task force and its activities can be found here.
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Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) Young Professionals
RWSN places an emphasis on engaging with young people in the water sector, with a specific focus on young professionals. Are you under the age of 35, and a young professional interested working towards SDG 6.1? If so, you may want to:
Participate in our RWSN Mentoring programme for young professionals and women in the water sector. Hundreds of young professionals have benefited from RWSN’s mentoring programme since 2019. For more information about the RWSN Mentoring Programme and its impact, see our flyer.
If you are a member of a youth organisation working in the water sector, your organisation can join the network as a member organisation and benefit from additional services.
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International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) Young Professionals Network
IAHR Young Professionals Networks (YPNs) ensure that new generations of future hydro-environment professionals and researchers have the opportunity to engage in IAHR activities, network and connect with peers and senior IAHR members, receive mentoring and support, and get access to the latest knowledge, information and know-how in the early stage of their careers.
YPN members represent the backbone of the future IAHR and play an important role within the associationthrough their activities and initiatives.
“The Groundwater Youth Network (GWYN) is a youth led network aiming to provide a coordination mechanism between pre-existing youth organizations focused on water, and more specifically groundwater. The network will place an emphasis on inclusiveness and diversity in order to facilitate the global exchange of ideas, to contribute to groundwater resilience around the world.”
International Water Law Academy (IWLA) – Emerging Scholars Initiative (ESI)
The International Water Law Academy (IWLA) of Wuhan University is a hub of international water law expertise and training, consisting of a network of over 50 experts and affiliates around the world. A vital component of the IWLA is the Emerging Scholars Initiative (ESI), a community of emerging scholars (defined as broadly as possible) in international water law or those who engage with international water law. Operating through Slack and WhatsApp, the ESI hosts monthly online meetups with speakers on various topics to connect our members and build practical skills for career development. Contact David J Devlaeminck (Chongqing University, China) for more information.
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Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Early Careers Network
“The Early Careers Network is a community of early-career professionals and students in the water and environment sector, who are typically in the first five years of their careers.
The networks mission is to provide career support to professionals starting out in the water and environment sector.
We facilitate a platform for early-career professionals to collaborate, share, and develop, alongside other like-minded individuals from the global CIWEM community.
We aim to ensure representation of early-career professionals across the sector in all CIWEM activities. As a network member, you will access events, workshops, networking and exclusive opportunities that wouldn’t otherwise be available to you.”
SAYWiW envisions a future for young women water professionals from South Asia to stand as global leaders in water resource management. Water is a uniquely complicated resource in South Asia mainly due to the cultural and spiritual values associated with it. Thus, it is important that water professionals from the region who share, respect, and truly understand the sentiments associated with water must come together for its effective and sustainable management. SAYWiW, therefore, is committed to transcending beyond borders and bringing the youth together to foster change and peace for a better, water-secure future.
Youth and Young Water Professionals Platform (YYPP)
A regional youth organisation founded in 2021 with the support from Global Water Partnership South Asia (GWP SAS).
Who are we?
YYPP supports the next generation of water experts through its peer-to-peer support network that engages in intergenerational dialogues and partnerships. The YYPP approach aligns with the GWP youth strategy of ensuring initiatives are “By the youth, for the youth, with the youth.
Vision
Availability of water of acceptable quantity and quality for all beneficial uses, and increased capacity and ability of countries and communities to adapt to climatic variability in the South Asia.
Mission
Promote water security and climate resilience in South Asia as a key part of sustainable regional and national development for economic growth and human security keeping IWRM intact.
The South African Young Water Professionals (YWP-ZA) is one of the oldest YWP chapters across the globe. We work closely with the Water Institute of Southern Africa and the International Water Association to empower YWPs, the future of the water sector. Our vision is to contribute to the present and future needs of the water sector through the continuous development of a workforce which is adequate in size, capable in skills and strong in leadership. We aim to achieve distinction by connecting all YWPs striving for personal and professional evolution. We have provincial chapters in Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Western Cape, Limpopo, North West and Eastern Cape that each operate their own activities and programmes, in collaboration with our national committee. Our activities include conferences, outreach, networking, personal and technical development, advocacy, articles/publishing and much more. In November 2023 we hosted our 7th National WISA-YWP conference in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Created in 2019, Swiss Water Partnership Youth (SWP Youth) is an initiative that empowers youth in the water for development sector. SWP Youth offers mentorships, project grants and capacity-building activities and provides a platform for young aspirants to lead their own projects for water. SWP Youth’s flagship activity is the annual Water Challenge, providing funds and mentorship to a selection of youth-led water projects in the world. Based in Switzerland and active across the globe, SWP Youth aims at creating a thriving community of young water enthusiasts, promoting safe and sustainable access to water across all generations.
(might be a record, but I haven't checked in a long time)
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