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Enhancing Capacities for Water Management and Diplomacy
                                                                                                                                                              
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05 Mar 2026 WDC Hosts Fifth Webinar in its Learning Series Titled “The Effective U...
09 Feb 2026 Kick-off Meeting of the Permanent National Water Negotiation Committee
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05-10-2025
Remote Sensing for the Assessment of Groundwater Resources: Theory and Practical Applications
In continuation of the Blue Peace Middle East Capacity-Building Project activities, supported by the Government of Switzerland, the Water Diplomacy Center at the Jordan University of Science and Technology is pleased to announce the holding of the 7th course entitled " Remote Sensing for the Assessment of Groundwater Resources: Theory and Practical Applications".
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07-09-2025
Opening Ceremony of the Training Course on “Water Governance in Uncertain Times”
In continuation of the Blue Peace Middle East Capacity-Building Project activities, funded by Switzerland, the Water Diplomacy Center at the Jordan University of Science and Technology is pleased to announce the holding of the 6th course entitled "Water Governance in Uncertain Times", which will be held during the period from September 7-11, 2025, at the Jordan University of Science and Technology.
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07-09-2025
Water Governance in Uncertain Times

A one-week professional workshop organized by the Water Diplomacy Center, focusing on water governance in contexts of uncertainty. The training examines how social, institutional, legal, and political dynamics shape water governance under conditions such as climate variability, displacement, and institutional fragility, combining analytical sessions, case studies, simulations, and a field visit to the Yarmouk River basinز 

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15-06-2025
Remote Sensing for the Assessment of Groundwater Resources: Theory and Practical Applications

This intensive 5-day training course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of how remote sensing technologies can be effectively utilized for the assessment and management of groundwater resources. 

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03-11-2024
Water Conflict: Negotiations and Mediation

In continuation of the Blue Peace in the Middle East Capacity-Building Project activities, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the Water Diplomacy Center at the Jordan University of Science and Technology JUST is pleased to announce the holding of the fourth course entitled " Water Conflict: Negotiations and Mediation" in collaboration with the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education.

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02 Mar
2026
Fifth Webinar in the WDC Learning Webinar Series, titled: “The Effective Use of Groundwater Resources and the Importance of Recharge for the Development of These Resources."
Fifth Webinar in the WDC Learning Webinar Series, titled: “The Effective Use of Groundwater Resources and the Importance of Recharge for the Development of These Resources."
28 Jan
2026
Fourth Webinar in the WDC Learning Webinar Series
We are excited to invite you to the fourth webinar in the WDC Learning Webinar Series "Transboundary Water Basins Management and its Impact on Water Scarcity", delivered by the WDC fellow Eng. Nuha Dababseh, Water and Environmental Engineering MSc Student
21 Jan
2026
Extension of the WDC Fellowship
The Water Diplomacy Center (WDC) at Jordan University of Science and Technology, under the Blue Peace Middle East initiative and with support from the Government of Switzerland, is pleased to announce that the deadline has been extended for the 2026 Call
14 Dec
2025
The Water Diplomacy Center is searching for one full-time Research Assistant
The Water Diplomacy Center is searching for one full-time Research Assistant for the project titled "Research Assistant for the project titled "Blue Peace Middle East 2.0 – Capacity Development (JUST-WDC)"
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Blue Peace Middle East is a first-of-its-kind regional initiative in the Middle East that strengthens cooperation over water resources. It brings together experts, politicians, and media to tackle water scarcity, improve food and energy security, and protect the environment. The Water Diplomacy Center (WDC) is the research and education pillar of the Blue Peace Middle East initiative.
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Maia Azab MSc in Water Diplomacy Student
The Water Conflict: Negotiations and Mediation course may contribute to broader peacebuilding efforts by teaching the participants how to reduce conflict and enhance cooperation
Osama Freihat Technical Assistant – Blue Peace Middle East
What this training, has done is that it expands our horizons. For example, in the negotiation topic, you can never get your water rights without being a good negotiator, and that is exactly what this training has done; it had directly on this topic, and we are now trained on being good negotiators
Behnam Andik WDC Fellow
Regarding this workshop, whoever wants to think about or decide about water should know about water. I understand that water is an interdisciplinary issue, but the basis of water is data; without understanding data, you can’t understand water and how to make a decision regarding it.
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