Strategy Implementation

The overarching objectives are:

1. Ensure the Forum policy positions and advice  regarding our water environment and water services is made available to the relevant stakeholders, organisations, government departments and the general public.
2. Develop opportunities for dialogue, engagement and dissemination of scientific research and recommendations to inform and influence actions and outcomes for the protection of Ireland’s water resources.
3. Establish the Forum’s profile as the proactive and authoritative national stakeholder body informing on water policy, management and governance.
4. Support  the implementation of the Strategic Plan 2022-2027, the Research Strategy and Education Strategy.
5. Generate greater awareness and understanding of the value of water and advocate for capacity building to encourage water protection, conservation and future proofing.

Underpinning actions include:

• Ensure that issues associated with the protection and restoration of our water resources are high on the national agenda and are linked to the climate and biodiversity agendas.
• Endeavour to ensure that the Forum is actively consulted at policy development stage.
• Ensure that the Forum is regarded as an informed stakeholder forum whose views are of importance in terms of shaping and informing policy development.
• Support the development of education and awareness interventions, in relation to the importance of water as a shared resource that must be respected and protected.
• Provide feedback to Irish Water on their performance with particular reference to their communications with their consumers.
• Acting as the interlocutor between the science community, policy makers and the public in advancing communication and understanding between them.