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AquaPedia is a collaborative online encyclopedia of water diplomacy case studies and water resource management issues. It is a project of the Water Diplomacy Program at Tufts University, designed to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among water professionals, researchers, and stakeholders worldwide.

== Mission ==

AquaPedia aims to:
* Create a freely accessible database of water case studies with boundary crossing properties
* Document water conflicts and challenges, especially those that cross physical, sectoral, and political boundaries
* Provide a platform for collaborative analysis and discussion of water diplomacy issues
* Support evidence-based decision making in water resource management

== What is Water Diplomacy? ==

Water diplomacy involves the use of diplomatic tools and processes to address water-related challenges, particularly in transboundary contexts. It encompasses:
* Conflict prevention and resolution in water management
* Negotiation of water sharing agreements
* Capacity building for water governance
* Stakeholder engagement and consensus building

== How to Contribute ==

AquaPedia welcomes contributions from:
* Water professionals and practitioners
* Researchers and academics
* Government officials and policymakers
* NGO representatives
* Students and educators
* Community stakeholders

=== Types of Content ===
* '''Case Studies:''' Detailed analyses of water conflicts, negotiations, and management challenges
* '''Articles:''' Background information on water systems, policies, and governance frameworks
* '''Discussion Pages:''' Collaborative analysis and debate on water diplomacy topics

== Contact Information ==

For questions about AquaPedia or to request assistance with content creation, please contact:
* Email: [mailto:aquapedia@waterdiplomacy.org aquapedia@waterdiplomacy.org]
* Website: [http://aquapedia.waterdiplomacy.org http://aquapedia.waterdiplomacy.org]

== Support ==

AquaPedia is supported by:
* [[National Science Foundation]]
* [[Tufts University]]
* [[Institute for Water and Watersheds at Oregon State University]]

== Getting Started ==

New to AquaPedia? Here's how to get started:
# [[Special:UserLogin|Create an account]] or [[Special:UserLogin|log in]]
# [[Help:Contents|Read the help documentation]]
# [[Browse Cases|Browse existing case studies]]
# [[AquaPedia:Contribute Content|Learn how to contribute content]]

== Technical Information ==

AquaPedia is built on [[MediaWiki]], the same platform that powers Wikipedia, and uses [[Semantic MediaWiki]] extensions for enhanced functionality including structured data queries and interactive maps.

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