(Part 1) Water and Disasters for Cooperation and Partnerships.


Seventh Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters.

  • Opening Plenary
  • High Level Panel Discussion "from the 2023 UN Water Conference to the 2026 UN Water Conference"

Water is not a tool for conflict but a powerful catalyst for cooperation. Historically, water-related disasters have provided opportunities for neighboring countries to collaborate by sharing information and offering mutual support. Over the past fifty years, water has played a significant role in fostering peace, as evidenced by 1,200 diplomatic events—two-thirds of the 1,800 recorded water-related diplomatic engagements. Transboundary water cooperation remains a crucial pathway to peace and must be actively pursued. Protecting water resources is essential for the well-being of both people and the planet.

While water often unites, it can also be a source of tension. Floods, droughts, and pollution, especially when exacerbated by natural disasters, can lead to technological crises, waterborne disease outbreaks, and strained international relations. Inadequate disaster response can further destabilize affected regions. Poor water management and regional disputes may even result in transboundary disasters, such as dam failures, highlighting the critical need for joint basin management to prevent long-term conflicts.

Organizers/sponsors

Permanent Missions to the United Nations of Egypt, Japan, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, Slovenia, Tajikistan and other UN Member States
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Government of Japan
High-level Experts and Leaders Panel on Water and Disasters (HELP)
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) of Japan
UN Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD)/UNDESAView less
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