Jordan University of Science and Technology JUST, represented by the Water Diplomacy Center, the University of Geneva, and the Geneva Graduate Institute, represented by the Geneva Water Hub, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing collaboration in water diplomacy.

On behalf of JUST President Prof. Khaled El-Salem, Vice President Prof. Ahmad Al-Ajlouni signed the agreement alongside Dr. Natasha Carmi, Director of Water and Peace Projects at the Geneva Graduate Institute.

This partnership seeks to promote joint research and training initiatives in water diplomacy and transboundary water management, in line with the mission of the Water Diplomacy Center (WDC) at JUST. The agreement supports the WDC’s vision as a regional hub for advancing water diplomacy and fostering collaboration on shared water resources.

The signing is a key milestone in the "Blue Peace Middle East Capacity Development" project, which is supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and focuses on building the capacity of the WDC.

Among the attendees were Professor Mutwakil Obeidat, Director of the Water Diplomacy Center, Eng. Mufleh Al-Alawin, Regional Cooperation Advisor in the Water Sector at the Swiss Embassy in Jordan, and Eng. Aseel Al-Mukhaimer, Director of the Blue Peace Coordination Office.

The Geneva Water Hub, established by the Swiss government and the University of Geneva, specializes in water diplomacy, conflict prevention, and capacity-building through education and research.