World Water Week’s Post

A meeting place for collective water action 🌊 An essential part of the annual water agenda, #WorldWaterWeek is a recurring arena that connects international processes: a space to implement the commitments made at the UN 2023 Water Conference and a link to the annual Conference of the Parties. #WWWeek #BridgingBorders #WaterCooperation #WaterDiplomacy #WaterAction #WaterSecurity #HumanSecurity #WaterForPeace

With the effects of climate change on water resources, the places where transboundary river basins have no cooperative agreements in place could be more prone to conflict. How to establish the right entry points for water diplomacy to help establish trust and cooperation rather than conflict? https://lnkd.in/dBSMym9f #BSF2023 #bledstrategicforum

On Tuesday, Tim Clack (Director) and Louise Selisny (APPG Coordinator) delivered a climate security session at the US Embassy in London. Hosted by the Economic Section, the session covered economic risks, food and water security, and escalating incidences of conflict and geo-political confrontation. The value of a climate intelligence approach to inform decision-making, policy and response linked to hard and human security was also underscored. #climatesecurity #climatechange #diplomacy

WIREs water: Water-IQ matters as water conflicts mount Water crises fuel conflicts that confound efforts to solve the underlying water crises. Water diplomacy is more effective at defusing such conflicts when the parties involved share at least a common understanding of the water involved. https://lnkd.in/dCAnJaGz

How can #water be a peaceful tool rather than a weapon in conflicts? When properly managed, water can be a platform to base peaceful processes on. Instead of adding to climate threats, water can also build resilience if decision makers should apply: 🌐 Transboundary cooperation 🛠️ Water diplomacy tools 🛡️ Climate-security policy 🔎 Climate and conflict informed water governance ⏺️ Inclusive perspectives SIWI responds to complex and interlinked challenges by creating a safe dialogue space where a broad range of actors sharing a water resource can advance knowledge on climate-related risks and discuss solutions. Learn more ⏩ https://bit.ly/3SRR2GX --- #SIWI #WaterGovernance #WaterForPeace #WorldWaterDay #WaterSolutions #BridgingBorders #WaterDiplomacy #WaterAndSanitation #WASH #WaterResources #SharedResources #ClimateChange #ClimateResilience #ClimateAdaptation

Join the High-Level Panel on Innovative Approaches to Support Peace and Conflict Prevention SIWI’s High-Level Panel on Water Diplomacy has been a tradition of the World Water Week since 2018. This year’s panel will explore how commitments made during the UN 2023 Water Conference and Water Action Decade can contribute to peace and conflict prevention. We will highlight How the Union for the Mediterranean in cooperation with The European Commission /European External Action Service and Sida The Embassy of Sweden Amman – Regional Development Cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa works to create change in the #meditterranean that will contribute to new narrative of cooperation toward peace and stability.

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Some interesting reading in the field of climate and conflict

Let's remember that #peace and #diplomacy are not just humanitarian imperatives but #environmental necessities. In a world where conflicts have far-reaching implications, we must advocate for #sustainablesolutions. Join the conversation for peace, sustainability, and a better future. 💚🌍 To read more, please check our blog at: https://lnkd.in/dPrgnhdQ #EnvironmentalDiplomacy #GlobalSustainability #PeaceForAll