Shared water resources must be seen as a tool for cooperation and for promoting equitable allocation of water resources and their benefits. Regional cooperation in a transboundary context is considered a key solution towards achieving water security. This sub-theme will address the importance of promoting regional cooperation considering the following topics:
- Water scarcity & benefit sharing
- Case studies of regional cooperation on transboundary water
- Knowledge sharing and exchange between riparian countries
- Transboundary water governance
- Water diplomacy and Hydro-politics