WaDA – water diplomacy automation: using blockchain, AI, and environment IoT for water management and climate action

Abstract. Poor water management has led to conflicts worldwide and significant loss of life and property. According to the UN, by 2040, nearly one in four children will live in an area with limited water resources. Poor water management has also been a critical factor in accelerating climate change. Climate change, in turn, intensifies extreme weather events, leading to more frequent and severe floods. The traditional water level monitoring stations are outdated, invasive, and limited in telemetry capabilities, resulting in numerous fatalities due to the lack of an effective early warning system. WAMO 300 (Water Monitor 300) introduces an innovative and noninvasive method of measuring water levels using navigation satellites such as GPS or Galileo, providing real-time alerts to various stakeholders. This study evaluates the feasibility of the WAMO 300 system and proposes decentralised water management solutions, leveraging this system to promote sustainable water diplomacy.