The Policy Report from the 1st Islands Water Congress, held in the Faroe Islands in 2024, is now available. The central message is clear: water security depends not just on availability, but on how freshwater is managed and regulated.
This policy report explores how island communities can strengthen freshwater governance in the face of climate change, growing demand, and limited data. Using the Faroe Islands as a case study, it highlights practical regulatory and governance approaches—grounded in collaboration, public engagement, and integrated water frameworks—that support resilient, locally appropriate water management. While rooted in island contexts, the lessons are directly relevant to off‑grid and remote communities working towards long‑term water security.