Co-creating water knowledge: a community perspective

Navigating the complexities of global and local water resources challenges requires collaboration and mutual learning among diverse knowledge systems and disciplines. However, Western philosophical approaches to generating knowledge have prevailed in water management and hydrology, often overlooking...

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Main Authors: Castelli, G., Howard, B. C., Adyel, T. M., AghaKouchak, A., Agramont, A., Aksoy, H., Alba, R., Alencar, P. H. L., Amanambu, A. C., Aslam, H., Bharati, L., Bos-Burgering, L., Bresci, E., Caramiello, C., Cavus, Y., Chaudhari, K., Chifflard, P., Choukrani, H., Chun, K. P., Cudennec, C., Cumiskey, L., Dakhlaoui, H., De Angeli, S., Madruga de Brito, M., Dembélé, Moctar, Dewals, B., Dussaillant J., A. R., Elshenawy, A., Gwapadza, D., Hall, C., Hermans, L., Höllermann, B., Jaramillo, F., Jomaa, S., Koren, G., Krause, S., Lahsaini, M., Mahé, G., Manfreda, S., Maynard, C., Mendiondo, E. M., Merheb, M., Nóbrega, R. L. B., Ocampo-Melgar, A., Olusola, A., Orduna Alegria, M. E., Owusu, Afua, Pacetti, T., Panchanathan, A., Panda, S., Piemontese, L., Pradhanaga, D., Ajin, R. S., Rusca, M., Scrolobig, A., Thaler, T., Tran, B. N., Trimi-Chifflard, D., Vanelli, F. M., Villani, L., Walker, D. W., Zarif, F., Buytaert, W., Ceperley, N.
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Language:Inglés
Published: Taylor and Francis 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178210
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Howard, B. C.
Adyel, T. M.
AghaKouchak, A.
Agramont, A.
Aksoy, H.
Alba, R.
Alencar, P. H. L.
Amanambu, A. C.
Aslam, H.
Bharati, L.
Bos-Burgering, L.
Bresci, E.
Caramiello, C.
Cavus, Y.
Chaudhari, K.
Chifflard, P.
Choukrani, H.
Chun, K. P.
Cudennec, C.
Cumiskey, L.
Dakhlaoui, H.
De Angeli, S.
Madruga de Brito, M.
Dembélé, Moctar
Dewals, B.
Dussaillant J., A. R.
Elshenawy, A.
Gwapadza, D.
Hall, C.
Hermans, L.
Höllermann, B.
Jaramillo, F.
Jomaa, S.
Koren, G.
Krause, S.
Lahsaini, M.
Mahé, G.
Manfreda, S.
Maynard, C.
Mendiondo, E. M.
Merheb, M.
Nóbrega, R. L. B.
Ocampo-Melgar, A.
Olusola, A.
Orduna Alegria, M. E.
Owusu, Afua
Pacetti, T.
Panchanathan, A.
Panda, S.
Piemontese, L.
Pradhanaga, D.
Ajin, R. S.
Rusca, M.
Scrolobig, A.
Thaler, T.
Tran, B. N.
Trimi-Chifflard, D.
Vanelli, F. M.
Villani, L.
Walker, D. W.
Zarif, F.
Buytaert, W.
Ceperley, N.
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AghaKouchak, A.
Agramont, A.
Ajin, R. S.
Aksoy, H.
Alba, R.
Alencar, P. H. L.
Amanambu, A. C.
Aslam, H.
Bharati, L.
Bos-Burgering, L.
Bresci, E.
Buytaert, W.
Caramiello, C.
Castelli, G.
Cavus, Y.
Ceperley, N.
Chaudhari, K.
Chifflard, P.
Choukrani, H.
Chun, K. P.
Cudennec, C.
Cumiskey, L.
Dakhlaoui, H.
De Angeli, S.
Dembélé, Moctar
Dewals, B.
Dussaillant J., A. R.
Elshenawy, A.
Gwapadza, D.
Hall, C.
Hermans, L.
Howard, B. C.
Höllermann, B.
Jaramillo, F.
Jomaa, S.
Koren, G.
Krause, S.
Lahsaini, M.
Madruga de Brito, M.
Mahé, G.
Manfreda, S.
Maynard, C.
Mendiondo, E. M.
Merheb, M.
Nóbrega, R. L. B.
Ocampo-Melgar, A.
Olusola, A.
Orduna Alegria, M. E.
Owusu, Afua
Pacetti, T.
Panchanathan, A.
Panda, S.
Piemontese, L.
Pradhanaga, D.
Rusca, M.
Scrolobig, A.
Thaler, T.
Tran, B. N.
Trimi-Chifflard, D.
Vanelli, F. M.
Villani, L.
Walker, D. W.
Zarif, F.
author_facet Castelli, G.
Howard, B. C.
Adyel, T. M.
AghaKouchak, A.
Agramont, A.
Aksoy, H.
Alba, R.
Alencar, P. H. L.
Amanambu, A. C.
Aslam, H.
Bharati, L.
Bos-Burgering, L.
Bresci, E.
Caramiello, C.
Cavus, Y.
Chaudhari, K.
Chifflard, P.
Choukrani, H.
Chun, K. P.
Cudennec, C.
Cumiskey, L.
Dakhlaoui, H.
De Angeli, S.
Madruga de Brito, M.
Dembélé, Moctar
Dewals, B.
Dussaillant J., A. R.
Elshenawy, A.
Gwapadza, D.
Hall, C.
Hermans, L.
Höllermann, B.
Jaramillo, F.
Jomaa, S.
Koren, G.
Krause, S.
Lahsaini, M.
Mahé, G.
Manfreda, S.
Maynard, C.
Mendiondo, E. M.
Merheb, M.
Nóbrega, R. L. B.
Ocampo-Melgar, A.
Olusola, A.
Orduna Alegria, M. E.
Owusu, Afua
Pacetti, T.
Panchanathan, A.
Panda, S.
Piemontese, L.
Pradhanaga, D.
Ajin, R. S.
Rusca, M.
Scrolobig, A.
Thaler, T.
Tran, B. N.
Trimi-Chifflard, D.
Vanelli, F. M.
Villani, L.
Walker, D. W.
Zarif, F.
Buytaert, W.
Ceperley, N.
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description Navigating the complexities of global and local water resources challenges requires collaboration and mutual learning among diverse knowledge systems and disciplines. However, Western philosophical approaches to generating knowledge have prevailed in water management and hydrology, often overlooking community priorities, practices and perspectives, and power asymmetries - including gender inequalities, racism, and colonial injustices. In this perspective paper, we explore the co-creation of water knowledge (CCWK) concept to value multiple and diverse forms of knowledge. We identify four overarching principles (inclusivity, openness, legitimacy, and actionability), highlighting the importance of establishing relationships and collaborative leadership, adopting key tools and techniques, and integrating knowledge for water resources management. Furthermore, we argue that prioritizing epistemic justice is essential for effective CCWK. To address these, we advocate for more interdisciplinary and reflexive research practices that challenge and disrupt Western scientific traditions shaped by functionalist and colonial legacies.
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spelling CGSpace1782102025-12-08T10:29:22Z Co-creating water knowledge: a community perspective Castelli, G. Howard, B. C. Adyel, T. M. AghaKouchak, A. Agramont, A. Aksoy, H. Alba, R. Alencar, P. H. L. Amanambu, A. C. Aslam, H. Bharati, L. Bos-Burgering, L. Bresci, E. Caramiello, C. Cavus, Y. Chaudhari, K. Chifflard, P. Choukrani, H. Chun, K. P. Cudennec, C. Cumiskey, L. Dakhlaoui, H. De Angeli, S. Madruga de Brito, M. Dembélé, Moctar Dewals, B. Dussaillant J., A. R. Elshenawy, A. Gwapadza, D. Hall, C. Hermans, L. Höllermann, B. Jaramillo, F. Jomaa, S. Koren, G. Krause, S. Lahsaini, M. Mahé, G. Manfreda, S. Maynard, C. Mendiondo, E. M. Merheb, M. Nóbrega, R. L. B. Ocampo-Melgar, A. Olusola, A. Orduna Alegria, M. E. Owusu, Afua Pacetti, T. Panchanathan, A. Panda, S. Piemontese, L. Pradhanaga, D. Ajin, R. S. Rusca, M. Scrolobig, A. Thaler, T. Tran, B. N. Trimi-Chifflard, D. Vanelli, F. M. Villani, L. Walker, D. W. Zarif, F. Buytaert, W. Ceperley, N. water resources interdisciplinary research communication for development knowledge sharing inclusive growth leadership racial discrimination gender inequality Navigating the complexities of global and local water resources challenges requires collaboration and mutual learning among diverse knowledge systems and disciplines. However, Western philosophical approaches to generating knowledge have prevailed in water management and hydrology, often overlooking community priorities, practices and perspectives, and power asymmetries - including gender inequalities, racism, and colonial injustices. In this perspective paper, we explore the co-creation of water knowledge (CCWK) concept to value multiple and diverse forms of knowledge. We identify four overarching principles (inclusivity, openness, legitimacy, and actionability), highlighting the importance of establishing relationships and collaborative leadership, adopting key tools and techniques, and integrating knowledge for water resources management. Furthermore, we argue that prioritizing epistemic justice is essential for effective CCWK. To address these, we advocate for more interdisciplinary and reflexive research practices that challenge and disrupt Western scientific traditions shaped by functionalist and colonial legacies. 2025-11-21 2025-11-26T04:59:56Z 2025-11-26T04:59:56Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178210 en Open Access Taylor and Francis Castelli, G.; Howard, B. C.; Adyel, T. M.; AghaKouchak, A.; Agramont, A.; Aksoy, H.; Alba, R.; Alencar, P. H. L.; Amanambu, A. C.; Aslam, H.; Bharati, L.; Bos-Burgering, L.; Bresci, E.; Caramiello, C.; Cavus, Y.; Chaudhari, K.; Chifflard, P.; Choukrani, H.; Chun, K. P.; Cudennec, C.; Cumiskey, L.; Dakhlaoui, H.; De Angeli, S.; Madruga de Brito, M.; Dembélé, M.; Dewals, B.; Dussaillant J., A. R.; Elshenawy, A.; Gwapadza, D.; Hall, C.; Hermans, L.; Höllermann, B.; Jaramillo, F.; Jomaa, S.; Koren, G.; Krause, S.; Lahsaini, M.; Mahé, G.; Manfreda, S.; Maynard, C.; Mendiondo, E. M.; Merheb, M.; Nóbrega, R. L. B.; Ocampo-Melgar, A.; Olusola, A.; Orduna Alegria, M. E.; Owusu, A.; Pacetti, T.; Panchanathan, A.; Panda, S.; Piemontese, L.; Pradhanaga, D.; Shobha Ajin, R.; Rusca, M.; Scrolobig, A.; Thaler, T.; Tran, B. N.; Trimi-Chifflard, D.; Vanelli, F. M.; Villani, L.; Walker, D. W.; Zarif, F.; Buytaert, W.; Ceperley, N. 2025. Co-creating water knowledge: a community perspective. Hydrological Sciences Journal. 21p. (Online first). doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/02626667.2025.2571065
spellingShingle water resources
interdisciplinary research
communication for development
knowledge sharing
inclusive growth
leadership
racial discrimination
gender inequality
Castelli, G.
Howard, B. C.
Adyel, T. M.
AghaKouchak, A.
Agramont, A.
Aksoy, H.
Alba, R.
Alencar, P. H. L.
Amanambu, A. C.
Aslam, H.
Bharati, L.
Bos-Burgering, L.
Bresci, E.
Caramiello, C.
Cavus, Y.
Chaudhari, K.
Chifflard, P.
Choukrani, H.
Chun, K. P.
Cudennec, C.
Cumiskey, L.
Dakhlaoui, H.
De Angeli, S.
Madruga de Brito, M.
Dembélé, Moctar
Dewals, B.
Dussaillant J., A. R.
Elshenawy, A.
Gwapadza, D.
Hall, C.
Hermans, L.
Höllermann, B.
Jaramillo, F.
Jomaa, S.
Koren, G.
Krause, S.
Lahsaini, M.
Mahé, G.
Manfreda, S.
Maynard, C.
Mendiondo, E. M.
Merheb, M.
Nóbrega, R. L. B.
Ocampo-Melgar, A.
Olusola, A.
Orduna Alegria, M. E.
Owusu, Afua
Pacetti, T.
Panchanathan, A.
Panda, S.
Piemontese, L.
Pradhanaga, D.
Ajin, R. S.
Rusca, M.
Scrolobig, A.
Thaler, T.
Tran, B. N.
Trimi-Chifflard, D.
Vanelli, F. M.
Villani, L.
Walker, D. W.
Zarif, F.
Buytaert, W.
Ceperley, N.
Co-creating water knowledge: a community perspective
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title_full Co-creating water knowledge: a community perspective
title_fullStr Co-creating water knowledge: a community perspective
title_full_unstemmed Co-creating water knowledge: a community perspective
title_short Co-creating water knowledge: a community perspective
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topic water resources
interdisciplinary research
communication for development
knowledge sharing
inclusive growth
leadership
racial discrimination
gender inequality
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