Youth and Water Education: The Role of Bali Youth Parliament for Water in Promoting Water Sustainability

Along with the rapid global development, the issue of climate change emerges; affecting many sectors, one of which is the water issue. Therefore, involvement of stakeholders, especially youth, in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) becomes tremendously important. Bali Youth Parliament for Water (Bali YPW) emerges as an example of youth-led organization that is actively advocating on water issues, both on local and international level. In order to fulfill their objectives, Bali YPW uses diverse approaches to reach various fragments of society, mostly focusing on water education to children and youth. Using a qualitative method with primary and secondary data, this research aims to describe the role of Bali YPW to increase the awareness of local society on the importance of preserving water resources and sustainable water management. Moreover, the theory of NGO roles, along with the concept of Youth-Led Organization, and Environmental Education will be used in conducting this research. As a youth-led organization, BYPW has a role in serving as alternative education providers, through inclusive service innovation by promoting WASH education.