How Do We Equip the Next Generation of Leaders to Manage Water Beyond Borders?

On 18 December, University representatives and experts from across Central Asia came together to shape the future of water diplomacy education through the development of a Regional Master's program in Water Diplomacy.

The exchange of experience helped align approaches, define priorities, and identify next steps for academic cooperation, creating a solid basis for a shared curriculum and sustained collaboration among partner universities.

Participants highlighted that climate change, glacier melt, and growing water demand are making water challenges in Central Asia increasingly transboundary. They emphasized the need for specialists who combine technical expertise with skills in policy, law, and diplomacy.

The seminar also resulted in agreement on next steps for inter-university cooperation, including aligning curricula, defining research components, and strengthening coordination among partner institutions.

Organized under the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative and supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, with implementation by IWMI, CAREC, and IUCN, the seminar reflects a shared commitment to investing in people as a pathway to water security and regional stability.