Water, Women, and Security: Preventing Conflict in an Era of Climate Stress

In the lead up to the 2026 UN Water Conference, the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security in partnership with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, GlobeCare Foundation, the Women in Water Diplomacy Network, and the African Ministers’ Council on Water, hosted a high-level virtual panel exploring the intersection of water security, climate stress, and the Women, Peace and Security agenda. The discussion highlighted women’s lived experiences and innovative roles in addressing water scarcity, responding to floods and droughts, and strengthening water governance at local, national, and transboundary levels. Bringing together senior policymakers, water diplomats, and women leaders from civil society, the panel will explore how integrating WPS principles into water policy and diplomacy can advance inclusive governance, climate resilience, and conflict prevention. Learn more: https://giwps.georgetown.edu/events/w...