Water governance encompasses all aspects of how water is managed by governments, regulators, suppliers and users. It includes water resources management, protection, allocation, monitoring, quality control, treatment, regulation, policy and distribution. Good water governance ensures the responsible sharing of water resources in the interests of users and the natural environment in line with the principles of water stewardship.
Water governance involves a range of stakeholders, including governments, communities, businesses, and civil society organizations, and aims to balance competing demands for water resources while protecting the environment and ensuring social and economic development.
