3.6 Ensuring inclusivity

Figure 5: World map of water consumption by sector relating available quantities to freshwater readings (map produced by Zoï Environment Network 2022 based on information from the World Bank).

Switzerland advocates the inclusion and empowerment

of disadvantaged stakeholders. Cooperation between all relevant stakeholders is needed to overcome the wide range of water-related challenges. Sustainable solutions require an inclusive approach.

To implement this principle, Switzerland adopts the following approach: → It is committed to raising awareness of the importance of an integrative water policy and participative dialogue so that all actors, groups and individuals have the opportunity to express themselves appropriately and to contribute towards resolving the issues. → In particular, it promotes the voices of women, young people, disabled and disadvantaged groups on water-related issues. → It seeks to bring together the various disadvantaged or under-represented concerns where appropriate to ensure they receive greater attention from decision-makers. → It fosters dialogue between the generations, strengthens relevant networks and creates opportunities to participate in normative processes and negotiations.