Water Cooperation and Diplomacy

In the face of an uncertain future, ensuring water security demands that we adapt and embrace a comprehensive approach. It is vital to recognize the multitude of values water holds, honour our responsibilities towards it, utilize it wisely, and actively work to maintain and restore environmental health. 

As the need for water and its related ecosystem services grows, due to population surge and economic development, we are increasingly witnessing the negative effects of not having holistic, multi-sectoral and inclusive water governance practices. This requires identifying and applying  new approaches to emerging challenges thus broadening our understanding and knowledge of effective water governance.  

Poor governance worsens environmental damage and undermines our ability to tackle multiple challenges effectively. However, it’s not all bleak – water also has the power to foster peace and cooperation. Communities and nations sharing water resources stand to benefit greatly from holistic water governance. 

​Our vision is to inspire collaborative action toward healing the whole water cycle. ​ 

… across boundaries, cultures, and sectors,​

… for peace and security ​

… for resilient societies living within a vibrant natural world. ​