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.
Workshop Objective: • Empower mid- to high-level water officials from Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, and Turkey with the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective water diplomats. This translates into several specific goals: • Enhance participants' understanding of international water law and conventions. • Equip them with negotiation and conflict resolution skills to address water challenges in the region. • Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among water officials from different countries. • Develop the capacity to analyze past and present water agreements (e.g., Jordan-Israel, Syria-Jordan, Turkey-Iraq) to learn from successes and challenges. • Equip participants with tools and strategies to prevent future conflicts and promote cooperation in managing shared water resources.
