OSCE E-Learning Course: Data and Information Exchange in Transboundary Basins.
Developed in partnership with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), this online course provides practical guidance on how transparent data and information sharing can reinforce trust, cooperation, and early-warning mechanisms in shared river basins.
What the course covers
• Principles and approaches for data and information exchange in transboundary settings
• How structured information sharing supports joint decision-making and conflict prevention
• Practical tools and frameworks that enhance transparency and cooperation
• Real-world case studies from across the OSCE region and beyond
Why it matters
• Builds trust among riparian states and water stakeholders
• Supports resilience through early-warning mechanisms
• Creates avenues for dialogue during periods of tension
• Strengthens governance and negotiation processes around shared waters
Developed by
A multidisciplinary team including Christian Bréthaut, Nadira Mukhamejan, and experts from the University of Geneva and the Geneva Water Hub, in close collaboration with Letizia Zuliani, Tim Kränzlein, and Saule Ospanova from the OSCE.
Contributors:
Imane Messaoudi-Mattei · Erik A. Schnetzler · Rozemarijn ter Horst · Diego Jara · Mara Tignino · Bota Sharipova
Environmental Governance and Territorial Development (GEDT), University of Geneva · Institut des sciences de l’environnement (ISE), UNIGE · Geneva Water Hub – Centre of Competence on Water for Peace
Le cours est proposé gratuitement via la plateforme d'apprentissage en ligne de l'OSCE.