Unlocking the benefits of green water flows for growth and development Christina Leb May 14, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/water/unlocking-the-benefits-of-green-water-flows-for-growth-and-devel At the Global Facility for Transboundary Waters, when we speak with stakeholders about transboundary water management, the conversation almost always centers on the stewardship of what is commonly referred to as “blue water,” water resources flowing in rivers, lakes, and aquifers. To be sure, these bodies of water are vital to human development, and their importance is evident, as approaches for sustainably governing blue water between countries have been decades in the making. © 2026 The World Bank Group,