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Sep 20, 2026

This paper comes within the publications of the project “Enhancing the Roles of Non-Governmental Organizations in Sustainable Development and Climate Action at the Local Level” - “Sustainable Empowerment”, and addresses the role of civil society in water governance and water resource management in light of climate change, with a focus on the reality of water resources and the challenges associated with their management in the governorates of Fayoum, Beni Suef, Luxor, and Aswan.

The paper reviews the most prominent challenges facing water resources management, in light of the increasing pressures on resources and the effects of climate change. It also addresses The reality of civil society organizations’ participation in water issues, and their role in raising environmental and water awareness, supporting sustainable practices, and enhancing community participation. It is also based on the results of field studies to monitor local challenges and opportunities, highlighting the importance of coordination between the various parties concerned with water resources management.

The paper presents a set of directions and recommendations to enhance the role of civil society in water governance, by supporting partnerships and coordination between government agencies, civil society organizations and local communities, and developing participatory platforms and mechanisms that contribute to water resources management, in addition to enhancing awareness, building capabilities, and encouraging sustainable solutions and practices capable of confronting the effects of climate change, in a way that supports sustainable development and resilience at the local level.