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| 10 Dec 2024 | |
| General |
Tell us about Project WET’s work and impact.
Project WET: Water Education Today is dedicated to promoting water education around the world to bring understanding of complex water challenges and inspire local actions. Through our hands-on, science-based programs and resources, we empower individuals of all ages to understand, appreciate, and protect our most precious natural resource—water. Our 40 years of work have made significant impacts, reaching over 45 million educators and students globally, fostering a deeper understanding of water’s role in our daily lives, and inspiring actions for its sustainability.
You have specific Water Literacy Principles, what are they and why is Water Literacy so important for youth?
At the core of Project WET’s mission are our Water Literacy Principles. These principles provide a framework for understanding water’s critical role in our world, covering topics such as water’s physical and chemical properties, its movement and distribution, and the ways human activities impact water quality and availability. Teaching youth about these principles is crucial because water is fundamental to life and the environment. By fostering water literacy in youth, we are equipping the next generation with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about water use and conservation, promoting sustainable practices that can benefit communities globally.
