Outputs from the SPI 2024 Edition

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The first edition of our SPI Grant for Water Diplomacy was launched on June 27th 2024. The event showcased the successful projects, discussed approaches to science-policy interface, and provided details for the upcoming six months.

The SPI Grant is aimed at bridging research and policy in water diplomacy and is supported by The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and the University of Geneva. The focus is on global water governance challenges, such as transboundary water management, freshwater ecosystem protection, and the water-energy-food nexus.

2024 SPI Grant Winners

Winning Grantee: Dr. Mohsen Nagheeby

Project: Engaging local and international actors in Jordan, Dr. Nagheeby's project includes developing a policy brief, hosting a multi-stakeholder workshop, and disseminating ideas on equity, identity politics, and decolonialism in transboundary water diplomacy.

For more information about the Two-Day Interactive Workshop on "Decolonising Water Diplomacy", held at the Water Diplomacy Centre, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) in Irbid, Jordan, please click on the flyer below:

Winning Grantee: Sophie Bhalla Erfurth

Project: Focused on sustainable groundwater governance in Tunisia, Dr. Bhalla will share her research recommendations with policymakers through mediation sessions and transform her academic articles into policy briefs with local actors' feedback.

Sophie contributed to the development of the policy brief "Left, Right and Centre – Policy Note N°4: Water & Mediation", published by the Geneva Water Hub in April 2025. Click on the image to access it.

Winning Grantee: Stefan Döring

Project: Disseminating findings from his PhD on multi-level water dynamics, Dr. Döring will create policy briefs, podcasts, and blogs. His project aims to translate country-level diplomacy into local initiatives and address why some water diplomacy outcomes result in local disputes.

To listen to his latest podcast exploring how national water diplomacy impacts local communities—and why certain diplomatic outcomes spark local disputes—click on the image below:

You can access it through these links as well:

Stefan Döring contributed to the PRIO Policy Brief "Bridging Gaps in Water Governance: Addressing Conflict and Climate Challenges", which examines the links between water governance, conflict, and climate-related stress. Access it by clicking on the image below: