Beyond barriers: the fluid roles young people adopt in water conflict and cooperation

Most people on this planet are under the age of 35. They have been raising their voices in discussions on climate change in recent years, while this is well documented, their roles in water cooperation are not. Drawing on examples from desk research, an online survey, and action research alongside young water leaders, this article seeks to map out various ways young people engage in water conflict and cooperation. This paper contributes to literature on water leadership by recognizing the fluid and adaptive roles of young people in water conflict and cooperation.

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This article contributes to the literature on water leadership by examining the role of young people in water conflict and cooperation through examples from desk research, an online survey, and action research.