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
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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15
Jun
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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03
Nov
22-09-2024
Water Information Processing, Management, Analysis and Decision Making

The workshop will highlight innovative technologies like sensors and data analytics tools and explore the role of policy in water data management. Emphasizing collaboration, the workshop brings together IT and water resources staff from various agencies and countries to share best practices, work on joint projects, and connect with field experts. 

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22
Sep
02-06-2024
Water Diplomacy Workshop: "A Theory-Practice Synthesis for Actionable Outcomes"

This four-day workshop is designed for mid- to high-level water professionals and representatives from the Ministries of Water, Irrigation, and Foreign Affairs in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, and Türkiye, including Secretary Generals, Heads of Departments, and their assistants. The program aims to enhance participants' understanding of regional water issues and develop their diplomatic capabilities in addressing these challenges.

 

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02
Jun
19-05-2024
Invitation to attend “Climate Smart Food Systems Simulation Modeling” Workshop in WDC-JUST, Jordan
The University of Florida (UF), Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), and the Water Diplomacy Center at JUST are excited to announce a collaborative workshop on Climate Smart Food Systems Simulation Modeling. This three-day intensive workshop, taking place from May 19th to 21st, 2024, is designed for researchers and professionals interested in modeling climate smart food systems.
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19
May
Announcements
04 May
2025
The Water Diplomacy Center is excited to announce the opening of applications Master of Science program in Water Diplomacy Scholarship for the Summer Semester 2024/2025 within the Department of Civil Engineering at Jordan University of Science and Technol
11 Feb
2025
The WDC, with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is pleased to announce the 2025 call for applications for the WDC fellowship for graduate students in Water Diplomacy.
14 Jan
2025
18 Dec
2024
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
last updated Dec 2024
Basic Country Information Country Name Iraq Capital Baghdad Area (KM2) 438,317 Population (2023) 45,074,049
last updated Dec 2024
Basic Country Information Country Name Lebanon Capital Beirut Area (KM2) 10,452 Population (2023) 5,773,493
last updated Dec 2024
Basic Country Information Country Name Syria Capital Damascus Area (KM2) 185,180 Population (2023) 23,594,623
last updated Dec 2024
Basic Country Information Country Name Türkiye Capital Ankara Area (KM2) 783,562 Population (2023) 85,325,965
last updated Dec 2024
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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