Welcome to the IDG Water Network!

Building a water-sensitive society by integrating inner development methods into creating sustainable water systems.


We are an officially recognized by the Inner Development Goals Initiative.

The Inner Development Goals (IDG) is a non-profit and open source organization. We are a global movement, with 500+ Hubs around the world, that advocates for inner development and enables its integration into society.

We believe that the Inner Development Goals Framework and skills are fundamental in the work of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 

Inner Development Goals

We work for the IDG Water Network to transform our relationship with aquatic ecosystems through inner development in order to recognize it as a key component for a sustainable future, because it is fundamental to protect our planet.

Michael Bach

Professor for Water Resources Management // Founder of the Wasserblog // Core developer of BlueM // Consultant // Meditator and avid traveler, trying to live a meaningful life

Jens Kiesel

PostDoc for hydrologic and hydraulic modelling // Freshwater ecology expert // Environmental Modeler // Likes life on Earth and being outdoors

Kristin Peters

PhD student at CAU Kiel University // Doctoral Researcher in DFG project RESIST // Steering comitte of DHG network of young hydrologists // Yoga enthusiast


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