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02.12.2025

Shaping Law and Policy

New article in Globe - Water Crimes and International Law: The Need for Accounta...

As conflicts escalate worldwide, attacks on water systems and the deprivation of civilian access to water are emerging as critical violations of internation...
02.12.2025

Shaping Law and Policy

Strengthening Cooperation on Groundwater Governance with a Delegation from Tajik...

The Geneva Water Hub had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from Tajikistan for an exchange focused on groundwater governance, data monitoring, and cros...
27.11.2025

Protection of Water During and After Armed Conflict

Joint Policy to Reduce Environmental Harm from Urban Warfare

A new joint policy briefing sets out practical measures to reduce environmental harm from the use of explosive weapons in cities. It supports the implementa...
26.11.2025

Education and Training

New OSCE E-Learning Course available: Data and Information Exchange in Transboun...

Geneva Water Hub and the University of Geneva partnered with the OSCE to deliver an online course illustrating how data sharing can build trust, enhance coo...
26.11.2025

Shaping Law and Policy

Water Diplomacy for Stability Across the OSCE Region

At the concluding OSCE Economic & Environmental Committee meeting, the Geneva Water Hub emphasized how water diplomacy can reinforce peace and security acro...
17.11.2025

Shaping Law and Policy

New contribution to climate resilience, humanitarian response & water diplomacy

In Budapest, the Geneva Water Hub convened a landmark session to protect water services during crises and disasters.
13.11.2025

Setting the Research Agenda

New academic publication released

The Geneva Water Hub and University of Geneva are contributing new evidence on how water governance can support peace processes.
07.11.2025

Shaping Law and Policy

Update on Geneva’s contribution to the 2026 UN Water Conference

From Geneva, the global water agenda accelerates: collaboration, diplomacy, and concrete solutions for peace.
03.11.2025

Protection of Water During and After Armed Conflict

Protecting Those Who Keep Life Flowing

During #InternationalLawWeek, the Geneva Water Hub joined partners to defend essential service providers who sustain life amid conflict.
29.10.2025

Building Peace

Geneva Water Hub in Mauritania: Field Mission to Strengthen Water Governance and...

The Geneva Water Hub is on mission in Mauritania, engaging directly with communities to improve water governance and extraction systems. Through field dialo...
20.10.2025

Building Peace

"Rebooting the international peacebuilding system: a call for hydrodiplomacy", 2...

At the 2025 Geneva Peace Week, Geneva Water Hub convened a pivotal session entitled “Rebooting the International Peacebuilding System: A Call for Hydrodiplo...
16.10.2025

Building Peace

Advancing Water Diplomacy and Peacebuilding in the MENA Region: The Geneva Water...

The Geneva Water Hub strengthened its engagement in the MENA region through a mission to Doha, promoting science diplomacy, water governance, and peacebuild...
16.10.2025

Education and Training

Celebrating the 2024 Graduates of the CAS in Water Governance

A proud moment at the University of Geneva! The 2024 graduates of the CAS in Water Governance: Frameworks and Negotiations were celebrated for their commitm...
13.10.2025

Setting the Research Agenda

Strengthening science-policy bridges for water

Last week, the Geneva Water Hub visited EAWAG, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, for a day of collaboration and exchange. The m...
01.10.2025

Shaping Law and Policy

21st Meeting of the Group of Friends on Water and Peace

Geneva Water Hub hosted the 21st Meeting of the Group of Friends on Water & Peace, linking water, peace & SDGs in the run-up to the UN 2026 Water Conference...