Trend Sheet #9 From data to decision: digital pathways in water governance

Digital solutions and new data sources hold immense potential for improved governance and better sustainable management of water. Satellite technology, new sensors, global databases, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advanced online tools for assessment and monitoring are providing promising solutions. They range from predictive maintenance of infrastructure to participatory information collection to effective crisis management. Numerous user-friendly, scalable, and cost-effective options are not only prototypes but already available for implementation at scale. Digital tools are transforming water governance into a model of efficiency, transparency and sustainability.

Explore this Trend Sheet for the latest insights into digitalisation and data management in the water sector and learn about innovative approaches to improve water governance.