ABSTRACT
Effective transboundary water management often requires drawing upon different types of knowledge held by diverse actors at different scales – whether they be global, national, regional, or local. This chapter explores different approaches and mechanisms by which knowledge can be transmitted and can travel across different sectors and scales. These include multiple levels of governance, such as inter-governmental levels and national and domestic pathways, as well as knowledge transmission across sectors. Stakeholder engagement is another important pathway for knowledge transmission, as it creates space for the institutionalized inclusion of the underrepresented voices and undervalued knowledge of women, youth, and Indigenous people. Informal processes such as multistakeholder dialogues, as well as NGOs and civil society advocacy, provide additional pathways for knowledge transmission. Knowledge transmission processes across basins, regions, and the global sphere are also important in effectively managing transboundary waters. A collaborative effort in knowledge transmission is crucial for the successful, sustainable management of transboundary waters.
