International Conference on Water, Peace and Security 2025: Water as a Catalyst for Peace and Cooperation
Save the date: The International Conference on Water, Peace, and Security is happening on 27-28 October, 2025! Taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, and online, the conference will focus on the theme “Water as a catalyst for peace and cooperation.” The conference will bring together key stakeholders to explore the challenges and solutions to water insecurity in the context of sustainable peace and development.
New WPS Policy Brief | Entry-points for Collaborative Water Governance in Southern Iraq
As Iraq continues to deal with a chronic water crisis, experts both inside and outside the government are mobilising to find and design durable solutions. Addressing water-related tensions in southern Iraq can be a significant challenge, especially when it comes to addressing long-term systemic issues. In support of designing realistic and achievable first steps, this Water, Peace and Security (WPS) policy brief – based on 13 interviews with water experts in southern Iraq, 3 focus groups, and 3 working groups – outlines a set of entry-points for the development of long-term solutions.
WPS Policy Brief | Entry-points for Collaborative Water Governance in Southern Iraq
As Iraq continues to deal with a chronic water crisis, experts both inside and outside the government are mobilising to find and design durable solutions. Addressing water-related tensions in southern Iraq can be a significant challenge, especially when it comes to addressing long-term systemic issues. In support of designing realistic and achievable first steps, this Water, Peace and Security (WPS) policy brief – based on 13 interviews with water experts in southern Iraq, 3 focus groups, and 3 working groups – outlines a set of entry-points for the development of long-term solutions.
