Welcome to the 6th Arab Water Conference

Under the Patronage of the Ministry of Water and Irrigation
The sixth Arab Water Conference
Under the theme
“Governance Towards Achieving Sustainable Development in Water”
Jordan – Dead Sea
November 27 – 28, 2024

We warmly welcome you to the 6th Arab Water Conference website, an event that brings together leading experts and specialists in the field of water from various Arab countries. This conference is an important occasion to exchange experiences and knowledge about the latest developments and challenges in water resource management and to enhance its sustainability in our region.

Welcome

Welcome to the Sixth Arab Water Conference, held under the theme “Governance Towards Achieving Sustainable Development in Water.” This conference, which brings together ministers, experts, researchers, and specialists in water issues from across the Arab world, represents a valuable opportunity to enhance sustainable management of our water resources amidst the significant challenges facing our region.

Good water governance is essential to ensuring fair and efficient resource distribution and to mitigating crises that impact food, economic, and social security. Through this conference, we aim to provide a platform for exchanging expertise, discussing policies, and shaping visions that support joint Arab cooperation for managing water resources in a way that fosters sustainable development and meets the future needs of our people.

We hope the conference will yield tangible results and practical recommendations to develop policies and systems that ensure a balance between economic growth and environmental preservation, achieving water security and contributing to the welfare of our Arab communities.

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen regional and international cooperation in the field of water, and to promote dialogue among researchers, professionals, and decision-makers, aiming to develop sustainable and effective solutions for the water issues facing our region. We are committed to providing a platform for the effective exchange of ideas and experiences, and to fostering continuous learning and innovation in the water sector.

The Arab region is one of the most water-scarce areas in the world due to the dominance of a desert climate in most of its territories. The situation is worsening due to the impact of conflicts, climate change, economic difficulties, and shared water basins with neighboring countries, which account for more than 60% of its water sources.

The water crisis has become a threat to the region’s stability, as well as to human development and sustainable growth. Water issues hold special importance in the Arab world given the limited availability of drinking water. Therefore, Arab countries must prioritize the development and preservation of water resources when formulating their security strategies. “Water security” should be at the top of the priority list due to the scarcity of traditional water resources. This necessitates serious efforts to preserve and develop these resources, as well as to find new water resources.

In an era where water and environmental concerns are at the forefront due to climate changes, the concepts of sustainable development and governance have become urgent needs. They represent a collective effort to tackle the challenges of our time, to achieve social and economic development, and to build effective policies and strategies. These should be based on integrated approaches shared by Arab countries to face these challenges.

Why Do We Gather?
Goals of the 6th Arab Water Conference

Unifying Arab efforts to address water-related challenges and protect Arab water rights.

Promoting the concepts of governance and sustainable development among Arab countries to address urgent needs.

Establishing connections, communication networks, and the exchange of expertise between individuals, institutions, and specialized associations in Arab countries and other countries around the world.