Amman, Jordan – December 19, 2024:

The Water Diplomacy Center (WDC) at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) has successfully concluded its first Training of Trainers (ToT), held from December 17-19, 2024, at the Sheraton Al Nabeel in Amman. The event brought together 18 professional participants, including WDC staff, representatives from Blue Peace Middle East (BPME), and academics from various Jordanian universities.

The three-day training, organized as part of the Blue Peace Middle East 2.0 Capacity Development project, was led by water diplomacy expert Dr. Ana Elisa Cascão. The program aimed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high-quality, impactful training sessions on water diplomacy.

Over the training, participants gained in-depth knowledge of water diplomacy from multiple perspectives, including policy, legal, economic, and institutional frameworks. This training also fostered a network of experts, equipping them to lead future sessions and strengthening the WDC's capacity to continue advancing water diplomacy initiatives. Furthermore, the training created a community of practice, ensuring that water diplomacy remains at the forefront of efforts to address the water-related challenges in the BPME countries.

The successful completion of this ToT program represents a major step toward building local and regional capacity, fostering transboundary cooperation, and providing sustainable solutions for the shared water resources of the BPME countries.