Responsible Water Scientists: Bringing Socio-hydrogeology in Our Daily Life

Responsible Water Scientists (RWSci) was created with the ambition of encouraging a broader discussion on the lifestyle changes that can make scientists real advocates of (ground)water protection for a more sustainable world. Created in 2016 by two early career hydrogeologists, the Responsible Water Scientists blog is currently a platform for international debate on the social responsibility of water scientists, providing practical examples on how to “walk the talk”. In the era of globalization, dominated by communication and social media, engaging firsthand in water saving and pollution reduction is definitely something that can contribute maintaining the credibility of researchers in the eyes of the general public. Indeed, too often researchers and academics are still perceived as being isolated from the real world, and “the theory without direct commitment” could actually be seen as a lack of interest. To avoid this, RWSci gives the chance to water scientist to dismantle this stereotype, not only by sharing practical experiences of their direct engagement, but also providing practical tips for those interested in taking a new path towards sustainability “one drop at a time”.