What We Do
                                                                                                                                                            
Training & Workshops
Training & Workshops
Enhancing Capacities for Water Management and Diplomacy
                                                                                                                                                            
Education
Education
Cultivating Future Leaders in Water Diplomacy
                                                                                                                                                            
Research
Research
Advancing Knowledge for Effective Water Governance
                                                                                                                                                            
Webinars and Conferences
Webinars and Conferences
Facilitating Dialogue and Collaboration in Water Diplomacy
News
Events
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
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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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Announcements
03 Nov
2025
The third webinar in the WDC Learning Webinar Series "Assessment of the Impact of Climate Change on Floods in Wadi Mujib Using Hydrological Modeling", delivered by the WDC fellow Eng. Massadeh Oubeida.
23 Oct
2025
The Water Diplomacy Center (WDC), with support from the Government of Switzerland, is pleased to announce the 2026 call for applications for the 𝐖𝐃𝐂 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 2026.
28 Sep
2025
The Water Diplomacy Center at JUST invites applications for the Master of Science in Water Diplomacy Scholarship for the First Semester of 2025/2026. This program equips stakeholders and decision-makers with essential knowledge in water diplomacy.
28 Jul
2025
The Water Diplomacy Center (WDC) at Jordan University of Science and Technology is seeking a qualified and motivated Research Assistant to join the "Blue Peace Middle East 2.0 – Capacity Development" project in Irbid, Jordan
WDC in Numbers
Impactful metrics of our key achievements
3
Activities
140
Participants
9
International Partners
10
MSc Students
5
Studies
15
Fellows
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.
Testimonials
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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Blue Peace Middle East Countries (Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Türkiye)
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Basic Country Information Country Name Jordan Capital Amman Area (KM2) 92,300 Population (2023) 11,439,213
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Basic Country Information Country Name Iraq Capital Baghdad Area (KM2) 438,317 Population (2023) 45,074,049
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Basic Country Information Country Name Lebanon Capital Beirut Area (KM2) 10,452 Population (2023) 5,773,493
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Basic Country Information Country Name Syria Capital Damascus Area (KM2) 185,180 Population (2023) 23,594,623
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Basic Country Information Country Name Türkiye Capital Ankara Area (KM2) 783,562 Population (2023) 85,325,965
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Basic Country Information Country Name Islamic Republic of Iran Capital Tehran Area (KM2) 1,648,195 Population (2023) Approx. 85 million (2024)
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