CALL FOR APPLICATION: Join us in Ljubljana from September 30 to October 4, 2024, for a transformative five-day training course on Law, Policy and Science in...

Peacebuilding Training , Ljubljana, 2024

Environmental Peacebuilding Training Course: 30 Sep - 4...

CALL FOR APPLICATION: Join us in Ljubljana from September 30 to October 4, 2024, for a transf...

Tailor-Made Course for UNDP Iraq

The Geneva Water Hub and UNDP Iraq developed an e-learning program for Iraqi officials on international water law, diplomacy, and negotiation, considering the SDGs and Iraq's accession to the 1992 UNECE Convention. -

OSCE E-Learning Course: Water Diplomacy and Integration of Water Norms in Peacebuilding

This free e-learning course raises awareness about the importance of integrating sustainable water norms in peacebuilding and the potential of transboundary waters to foster cooperation. -

Protection of Water in Armed Conflicts

The Geneva Water Hub, in collaboration with the International Institute of Humanitarian Law, has developed a new e-learning course which aims to raise awareness and deepen understanding of the critical issue surrounding the protection of water and water-related infrastructure in armed conflicts.-

International Water Law and the Law of Transboundary Aquifers

The Geneva Water Hub offers a fully-credited interactive e-learning course on International Water Law, designed for professionals involved in negotiating or implementing treaties related to freshwater resources.-

Water Resource Management

This MOOC aims to cultivate a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding water management by examining the various uses of water, associated activities, and potential conflicts, and deriving comprehensive water management strategies based on rights and obligations analysis. -

International Water Law

This MOOC provides a comprehensive introduction to international water law, focusing on the regulation of transboundary freshwater resources, including rivers, lakes, and aquifers. -

Water Cooperation and Diplomacy

This MOOC, designed for students, professionals, academics, and policymakers engaged in water cooperation and diplomacy, aims to deepen participants' understanding and enhance their capacities to engage effectively in water cooperation and diplomacy processes.-

Education and Training

The Geneva Water Hub offers a diverse range of classes and teaching formats, including an annual summer school, fully-credited distance-learning courses, free MOOCs, and tailor-made training courses and programs, to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to utilize water for peace.

At the Geneva Water Hub, we believe that empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to utilize water for peace is essential for creating a better world for all. That's why we offer a diverse range of classes and teaching formats that leverage both theoretical insights and practical expertise to deliver world-class education and training opportunities.

Our flagship offerings include an annual two-week summer school held in Geneva, fully-credited distance-learning courses available in both English and French, and free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) accessible to all. Additionally, we specialize in developing tailor-made training courses and programs, which can be delivered in blended, in-person, or online formats, catering to a wide array of participants including civil society representatives, international organization personnel, military officers, government officials, and diplomats.

At the heart of our mission is the commitment to inform and inspire the next generation of water professionals and leaders. Through our ever-growing network of alumni, we foster a global community of practice—a collective of professionals dedicated to advancing water for peace across diverse scales and geographies.

Summer School in Water Governance: Frameworks and Negotiations

The Geneva Water Hub's annual Summer School on "Water Governance: Frameworks and Negotiations," held since 2015, is a blended training program designed for professionals acting at strategic levels.-

Online Courses

The Geneva Water Hub offers specialized e-learning courses and programs tailored to water professionals. Our online courses are designed for small groups of participants, ensuring personalized attention and interactive learning experiences.-

Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs)

The Geneva Water Hub has played a pivotal role in conceiving, developing, and delivering three Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs). With a collective enrollment surpassing 58 000 students on the Coursera platform, our commitment to expanding both our offerings and impact remains unwavering. We continue to shape the landscape of online education, empowering a diverse global audience with knowledge and insights that contribute to a sustainable and peaceful water future.-

Environmental Peacebuilding: Exploring Theory, Law, and Practice

The Geneva Water Hub, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, is offering a specialized training course on "Environmental Peacebuilding" in Ljubljana.-

Tailor-Made Courses (online and classroom)

The Geneva Water Hub also responds to specific training requests and develops and implements high-quality customized programmes and courses which fit the training needs of its partners. Course content, programme, training material and assessment activities are developed in close consultation with the organisation requesting Geneva Water Hub expertise. In addition, we can also take care of any evaluation and reporting required. -

Alumni

Upon completion of Geneva Water Hub courses, participants are invited to join our alumni network, a vibrant community dedicated to advancing water for peace initiatives worldwide. We take great pride in witnessing our alumni go on to become ambassadors for water for peace, leveraging their knowledge, skills, and networks to effect positive change in their respective fields and communities. Are you an alumnus looking to connect? Start by joining our groups on LinkedIn and on Facebook! (link to each).-

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