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Youth Delegate

The World Water Council is committed to empowering the next generation of water leaders. The Youth Delegates Program ensures that young voices are represented in global water governance and decision-making processes. Appointed by the Council secretariat via an open application process, the selected Youth Delegates serve a three-year term, contributing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to global water challenges.

As per by-law 4.1.8 of the World Water Council:

“Youth Delegates are appointed by the Board after an open process of candidature and selection.
They are not required to pay membership fees and are not allowed to vote but may fully participate, as observers, in meetings. No more than four Youth Delegates will be named, following an open candidature process. The organisations to which they belong should be international and address youth and water issues. Delegates should be aged 18 to 35, and their nomination is valid for one mandate.”

Mandate

Youth Delegates are entrusted with a meaningful and strategic role within the Council. Their core responsibilities include:

Preparing the World Water Forum, ensuring youth voices are integrated into its vision, planning, and execution.

Advocating for youth participation in water governance and international policy dialogues.

Contributing to the Council’s programs, initiatives, and publications with insights and perspectives from young professionals.

Promoting youth-led actions and partnerships focused on sustainable water management.

Strengthening intergenerational collaboration to drive impactful change in the water sector.

Meet the Youth Delegates

AMERICAS

Luis Enrique Ramírez – Mexico

Luis Enrique Ramírez is a civil engineer with a strong passion for water, sustainability, and the role of infrastructure in improving quality of life. His professional interests focus on water resources, hydraulic systems, and environmental resilience.

He brings experience in technical drawing and project development, working on initiatives that connect engineering expertise with community needs and long-term environmental responsibility. Committed to advancing responsible and inclusive water management, Luis aims to strengthen youth engagement and technical contributions across the Americas.

ASIA

Samar Al Kreidy – Lebanon

Samar Al Kreidy is a PhD candidate in International Relations and Diplomacy and holds a Master’s degree in the same field. She serves as the Regional Communications and Advocacy Officer at Blue Peace Middle East and as the Lebanese Youth Ambassador for the initiative, working on water diplomacy, sustainable water management, and regional cooperation.

Through her work, Samar actively brings youth perspectives into regional and international discussions on water and sustainability. She has participated in global platforms such as Stockholm World Water Week, the Arab Water Conference, and other climate- and water-focused forums. An active member of the International Water Association, she contributes regularly to discussions advancing cooperation and sustainable water governance across Asia and beyond.

AFRICA

Abdulrasheed Isah Abubakr – Nigeria

Abdulrasheed Isah Abubakr has a background in Software Engineering and is currently pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Development with a Global Health specialisation. He works with the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), supporting the monitoring, implementation, and evaluation of development programmes, including projects focused on water security, equitable access, and governance.

Driven by the conviction that sustainable transformation in the Global South requires meaningful youth leadership, Abdulrasheed advocates for youth not merely as symbolic participants, but as decision-makers shaping policy and long-term solutions grounded in lived realities.

EUROPE

Klaudia Szabelka – Poland

Klaudia Szabelka is an international lawyer, economist, and political scientist currently completing two PhDs: one in International Law at the University of Glasgow, and another in Water Governance and Environmental Justice at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Her research examines water governance, justice, regulation, and water reuse, with particular attention to how power and equity shape sustainable water futures. Klaudia’s work bridges academic research and policy practice, contributing to discussions on regulatory innovation and inclusive governance. As Youth Delegate for Europe, she is committed to strengthening youth participation and promoting evidence-based, equitable water policies.

Youth Delegate

As per by-law 4.1.8 of the World Water Council:

Mandate

Meet the Youth Delegates

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