Learn about the
participating Partnership institutions and
core faculty
The Universities Partnership for Transboundary
Waters is an international consortium of water expertise, including
ten universities on five continents, seeking to promote a global
water governance culture that incorporates peace, environmental
protection, and human security.
Mission Statement
Through the provision of education
& training, outreach & information resources, and coordinated
applied research, the Universities Partnership for Transboundary
Waters strives to enhance cooperation in shared water basins, promoting
a global water governance culture which balances social, economic,
and ecological needs, and works toward peace and poverty alleviation.
Partnership Programs
The Partnership provides
innovative services for current and future transboundary water professionals
to enhance cooperation among stakeholders in countries sharing surface
and/or groundwater resources. Partnership services are designed and
implemented within three focus area programs:
Education & Training Specially designed courses and curriculum to educate and train
a new generation of "transboundary waters champions" with
management skills embracing equity, cooperation, sustainability, and
consensus.
Outreach & Information
Resources Web-based, consolidated, multiscalar information
tailored to the needs of multiple stakeholder groups, to enhance understanding
and awareness of transboundary water issues.
Coordinated Applied
Research Multidisciplinary collaborative studies on
cutting edge-issues, conducted by international research teams to
promote north-south and east-west dialogue and build a common understanding
of the global challenge of transboundary waters governance.
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