Working for Water and People
Across the globe, IUCN demonstrates how well-managed water-related ecosystems support the provision of goods and services that are essential to reduce poverty. They provide the basic resources on which many livelihoods depend.
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In its field projects, IUCN involves local communities, research organizations, expert networks, governments and non-governmental agencies to turn the principle of ecosystem management into sustainable solutions. The result is relevant knowledge and know-how to advise the natural resource managers around the world. This helps the development of policies, agreements and practices that allow healthy ecosystems to continue to contribute to local economies, human wellbeing and biodiversity. By taking an inclusive approach and creating tangible results, IUCN remains at the forefront of creating new knowledge and know-how for sustainable water resources management.
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