Blue Communities exist in many forms
Blue Communities exist in many different forms across the globe. Any institution that shares the principles of Blue Communities can join, including:
Municipalities
Cities, towns, regions or public financial institutions implementing Blue Community principles in local governance.
Blue Communities include municipalities such as Berlin, Paris and Brussels, which promote public water management and recognize water as a human right.
Water systems
Local communities, public or community water operators managing their water resources equitably.
Community aqueduct associations — such as those in Tasco, Colombia — protect water sources and strengthen collective water management.
Educational Institutions
Schools, universities and education institutions promoting water rights.
Educational actors in countries such as Canada, Italy and Germany support Blue Communities through education, research and public engagement.
Faith-based Organizations
Faith-based communities defending water as a common good.
Ecumenical and church networks connected to the World Council of Churches advance water justice through advocacy and community action worldwide.
Social Organization
Indigenous organization, community group, non-governmental organization fighting for water justice.
Want to Become a Blue Community?
Blue Communities can be many different types of entities. What unites them is a shared commitment to the three core principles: defending water as a human right, keeping water services public, and protecting water from privatization.