The Water Diplomacy Center (WDC) at Jordan University of Science and Technology was honored to participate in the 11th International Geological Conference incorporating the 10th Conference on Eastern Mediterranean Geology. Prof. Mutawakil Obeidat, WDC Director, led a session titled “Water and the Future." In this session, Prof. Mutawakil highlighted the essential role of water diplomacy in fostering cooperation and ensuring resource sustainability. He shared WDC's vision and active initiatives in promoting water cooperation and peace across borders. Additionally, he moderated a session on “Water Quality and Sustainability," further emphasizing WDC's commitment to advancing sustainable water management practices.

WDC's team, including Prof. Mohammad Azzam, BMPE Project Lead; Eng. Eman Hamada; Eng. Moemen Alwahshat; and Ms. Haneen Abualhayjaa, actively participated in the conference, representing the center's commitment to advancing sustainable water solutions through regional and international collaboration.

The conference was successfully held in Amman from October 22-24, 2024. The conference was inaugurated by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, and attended by representatives from 25 countries and 220 scholars, alongside ministers, officials from Arab and foreign countries, and academics and researchers from local and international universities and research centers. Participants engaged in discussions on various topics related to geology, water resources, and environmental sustainability.

The conference provided an invaluable platform for discussions on innovative approaches and technologies in water and geological sciences. Such events are essential in promoting knowledge exchange, collaborative research, and regional cooperation, crucial for sustainable development and resource management in Jordan and beyond.

Supporting this conference aligns with WDC's mission to advance scientific research, capacity-building, and cross-border cooperation on water-related issues. Through the “Blue Peace Middle East 2.0-Capacity Development" project funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), WDC provided financial backing to the conference, ensuring its success. WDC's sponsorship facilitated prominent visibility at the event, including banners, a booth for WDC literature, and the inclusion of WDC's branding across all conference communications. This support also underscored WDC's dedication to promoting education and innovation in water diplomacy and resource management.