Giving children a voice on their water futures
Dr Bronwyn Cumbo, formerly from the Monash Emerging Technologies Research Lab, conducted research with filmmaker Dr Rowena Potts to involve children in water futures planning. The Our Water Futures project engaged seven children from Melbourne to explore their daily water experiences using participatory film methods. This approach empowered children to lead the research process, providing insights into their water encounters and perspectives on broader issues like water security and climate change.
The research highlights the importance of including children's voices in water futures planning, aligning with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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