Water Conflict, Cooperation and Diplomacy

In this course, participants will learn about the complex linkages between water and conflict, and how to overcome challenges of governing shared waters in a cooperative way.

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Mid-career water professionals with a technical/engineering/natural science background interested in advancing their skills on water conflict, cooperation and diplomacy.

• Explain and analyse the key principles of international water law Compare and critically appraise different tracks, scales and actors of water diplomacy.

• Understand key concepts and approaches to analyse water-related conflict and cooperation at transboundary level, including the complex causal chains between water-related risks and conflicts.

• Understand and apply different approaches to negotiation and conflict transformation.

• Explain and assess institutional arrangements for transboundary water governance at basin level, including their effectiveness in addressing water conflicts and ensuring cooperation.