Geneva Water Hub, a Centre of Competence on Water for Peace

💧 We are pleased to invite you to "Water as an Ally for Peaceful, Inclusive, and Resilient Communities"* taking place at the CICG - International Conference Centre Geneva on October 31st, 2024, from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM. As part of the 34th International Conference of the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC under the theme Power of Humanity, this session of two panels will bring together leading voices in the field, including: - Danilo Turk – Former President of Slovenia, Lead Political Advisor to the Geneva Water Hub, a Centre of Competence on Water for Peace - Mark Zeitoun – Director General, Geneva Water Hub, a Centre of Competence on Water for Peace - Svenja Wolter – Climate, Environment, and Peacebuilding Advisor, International Alert - Mutlaq El Hadeed – Head of Disaster Management, Jordan Red Crescent Society - Nathalie Sémoroz – Senior Water Policy Advisor, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) - Radhya Almutawakel – Chairperson, Mwatana for Human Rights - Natasha Carmi – Lead, Geneva Water Hub's "Building Peace through Water" Program - Itonde Kakoma – President, Interpeace 🕊️ The panel will explore how water management can foster peace and resilience, particularly in fragile and conflict-prone regions. Join us for this vital conversation on the intersection of water diplomacy, conflict prevention, and equitable water management for a peaceful and inclusive future. ℹ️ Complimentary refreshments will be provided. We look forward to welcoming you. #WaterAndPeace #GenevaWaterHub #BluePeace #SDC #Resilience #WaterDiplomacy #Peacebuilding #InclusiveDevelopment

Depuis le 21 octobre, notre équipe, Jean Willemin et Quentin PARENT, participe à l'atelier "L'Eau au service de la Paix" à Néma, Mauritanie. Cet événement explore le rôle de l'eau dans la cohésion sociale et la paix, notamment face à l'accueil des réfugiés. 💧 #EauPourLaPaix #HodhChargui #CohésionSociale #iparmauritanie #GenevaWaterHub

🌍 Advancing Global Water Governance: Join the Geneva Water Hub at the 10th Meeting of the Parties We are proud to play a pivotal role in the 10th Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the UNECE - United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Water Convention (MoP 10). This landmark event, hosted by Slovenia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning in partnership with the UNECE Water Convention/Protocol on Water & Health Secretariat, will gather over 500 participants from nearly 100 countries, including 40 high-level representatives. MoP 10 is set to be a transformative platform, where global leaders, experts, and stakeholders unite to drive forward transboundary water cooperation, fostering diplomacy and peace across shared waters. Join us in these impactful sessions: 💧High-Level Session on the Regional Transboundary Cooperation Initiative on the Senegal-Mauritania Aquifer Basin (SMAB) 📅 Oct 22, 13:00 - 18:00 CEST 💧 The Implementation Committee: Enforcing Compliance for Cooperation 📅 Oct 23, 13:30 – 14:45 CEST Learn about how effective compliance mechanisms ensure sustainable cooperation across shared water resources. 💧 The Missing Pieces: Transboundary Cooperation & Civil Society Engagement 📅 Oct 25,  13:30 – 14:45 CEST Discuss the essential role of civil society in bridging gaps within international water diplomacy. 💧 Transboundary Data Sharing: A Tool for Water Diplomacy 📅 Oct 25, 08:30 – 09:45 CEST Explore innovative approaches to cross-border water data exchange to strengthen diplomatic ties. Engage with distinguished experts, including our Director General, Prof. Mark Zeitoun; Lead Political Advisor and former President of Slovenia, Danilo Turk; and our Policy and Law Programme Manager Basilio Ghisletta. Engage with renowned institutions including Pôle Eau Dakar and the World Youth Parliament for Water. To schedule a meeting or continue the conversation, contact Basilio Ghisletta at bghisletta@genevawaterhub.org. Discover more about each side event here: https://lnkd.in/drc-2wY9 #WaterForPeace #WaterDiplomacy #TransboundaryCooperation #WaterConvention #GlobalGovernance #SustainableWaterManagement

🌍💧 Join us at Geneva Peace Week 2024! The Geneva Water Hub, in collaboration with Geneva Call and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs of Slovenia, is pleased to co-organize the event "Sparing Water from Armed Conflicts: Building a Coalition of Action." 📅 Date: October 16, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM CET 📍 Location: Maison de la Paix - Conference Center C1 (Pétale 5) – HYBRID Our expert panel includes: Dr. Mara Tignino and Dr. Caroline Pellaton (Geneva Water Hub) Ms. Anita Pipan (Permanent Representative of Slovenia to the UN in Geneva) Mr. Daud Hirmoge (Geneva Call, Yemen) Ms. Abby Zeith (International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC) Brig. Gen. Godard Busingye (Ugandan People's Defence) Ms. Monica Ramos (UNICEF) Mr. Christian Guillermet Fernández (Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the UN in Geneva) This session will focus on protecting water resources in conflict zones and fostering collaborative solutions for a sustainable future. 🔗 Learn more and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/d7yruzf2 #GenevaPeaceWeek #WaterInConflict #GenevaWaterHub #Sustainability #WaterProtection #HumanitarianAction

🔍 Water and Human Rights in Conflict: A Critical Examination Geneva Water Hub is spotlighting the research paper "Vortex of Pain: Human Rights Implications of the Gaza Armed Conflict," with contributions from our expert Mara Tignino. The paper investigates the severe impact of conflict on water infrastructure and the resulting human rights violations, providing a nuanced legal and humanitarian analysis. For those who missed the event on this critical topic, the full discussion is now available online. Explore more and access the research here: https://lnkd.in/dqBHRScp #WaterInConflict #HumanRights #GazaConflict #GenevaWaterHub #WaterAndConflict #HumanRights #InternationalLaw

🌍 Day 3 of the "Law, Policy, and Science in Environmental Peacebuilding" Training in Ljubljana – Advancing Knowledge for Sustainable Peacebuilding In partnership with the Peace Operations Training Centre - POTC, this training offers participants valuable insights into the intersection of law, policy, and science in addressing environmental challenges and promoting peace in conflict-affected regions. Led by experts, including our Senior International Law Specialist, Mara Tignino, the course covers essential topics such as water diplomacy, climate action, and sustainable resource management. Participants are gaining practical tools to foster cooperation and resolve conflicts linked to environmental issues. 🔗 Learn more about this initiative: https://lnkd.in/dvWa2UXD #EnvironmentalPeacebuilding #Sustainability #GenevaWaterHub #PeaceOperations #ClimateAction #WaterDiplomacy #EnvironmentalLaw

🌍💧Join Us for a Workshop on Water Information Management! The Geneva Water Hub, in partnership with the Water Diplomacy Center (WDC@JUST)- مركز دبلوماسية المياه and Blue Peace Middle East, is pleased to invite water professionals to participate in the Workshop on Water Information Processing, Management, Analysis, and Decision Making. 📅 22nd - 26th September, 2024 📍 WDC, JUST (Jordan University of Science and Technology) This workshop will provide participants from Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Türkiye, Iran, and Syria with essential skills in: 🔹 Water data sources, collection methods, and quality assurance 🔹 Policy and regulatory frameworks in water data management 🔹 Emerging technologies, including sensors and data analytics tools Targeted towards water managers, decision-makers, and ministry officials, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to strengthen strategic planning for sustainable water management. #WaterGovernance #SustainableDevelopment #DataAnalytics #GenevaWaterHub #BluePeace #MiddleEast Natasha Carmi

Join us for an insightful discussion on "Vortex of Pain: Human Rights Implications of the Israel-Gaza War", hosted by Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue. 🗓 Date: 20 September 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:00 - 13:00 CET 📍 Location: Swiss Press Club, Domaine de Penthes, Chemin de l'Impératrice 18, Pregny-Chambésy, and Online This event will feature key experts in the field of human rights and international law: 🔹 Dr. Umesh Palwankar – Executive Director, Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue 🔹 Prof. Surya Deva – UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development 🔹 Prof. Claire Somerville – Director, Gender Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute 🔹 Prof. Mara Tignino – Senior Lecturer, University of Geneva, Deputy Director, Platform for International Water Law, Geneva Water Hub 📰 Moderation: Geneva Press Club - Club suisse de la presse

🌍💧 Join us on Thursday 12 September at 11:00 am (CET) at the IAH - International Association of Hydrogeologists 2024 World Groundwater Congress in Davos! Our Senior Water-Peace Programme Manager, Jean Willemin, will share an innovative case study on inducing a transboundary groundwater cooperation, focusing on the Senegal-Mauritanian Aquifer Basin (SMAB). With 90% of the world’s freshwater stored underground, cooperation is vital for sustainable management. Learn how the Geneva Water Hub, UNECE and IGRAC helped create a Regional Working Group led by Guinea Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal and The Gambia that facilitated the 2021 Ministerial Declaration on SMAB. Session key insights: 🔹 A state-led approach to shared water resource management 🔹 Collaboration between the Gambia River Basin Development Organisation -Organisation pour la Mise en Valeur du Fleuve Gambie (OMVG) and the Senegal River Development Organisation (OMVS) 🔹 How trust and political will shape water diplomacy Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of transboundary water governance. Learn more about how the Geneva Water Hub, a Centre of Competence on Water for Peace promotes water as a tool for peace and cooperation in the Sahel and Western Africa here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8dpkgEU #IAH2024 #WaterDiplomacy #GroundwaterManagement

Addressing the Water Crisis in Morocco: Insights from Dr. Imane Messaoudi-Mattei We are pleased to announce the recent contribution by our Senior Research Associate, Dr. Imane Messaoudi-Mattei, in Challenge Maroc magazine, where she addresses the ongoing water crisis in Morocco. Dr. Messaoudi-Mattei provides an analysis of the challenges and outlines potential strategies for sustainable water management in the region. Dr. Imane Messaoudi-Mattei stated, "The water crisis is, above all, a crisis of governance." As Morocco continues to face significant water scarcity issues, this contribution highlights the need for effective and sustainable solutions to ensure future water security. Read the full article (in French) to gain further insights: https://lnkd.in/d23Tq5UU #WaterCrisis #Morocco #WaterManagement #GenevaWaterHub #Sustainability #WaterGovernance