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Water scarcity in the Levant is not merely a hydrological challenge, but a complex interplay of governance deficits, political asymmetry, climate change, and human rights violations. In Jordan, Palestine, and Lebanon, access to water is increasingly unequal, with structural barriers preventing the realization of water justice as a fundamental human right. While the region faces shared threats—from declining rainfall to transboundary water disputes remain fragmented, lacking a unified vision for equitable water diplomacy.

This webinar builds on critical policy insights from Dr. Moayad Bsharat's "Water Justice and Water Diplomacy in Jordan, Palestine, and Lebanon," examining how structural inequalities, weak governance, and political constraints shape access to transboundary water resources. Drawing on ARI's ongoing research, including Jules Hatem's recent analysis, the conversation moves beyond diagnosis to explore pathways toward rights-based water governance and regional cooperation

Webinar Objectives

• Launch & Analyze: To formally present the policy paper's findings, dissecting the complexities of water justice and diplomacy in the three countries.
• National to Regional Lens: To move from national perspectives to a regional analysis, identifying shared challenges and opportunities for collective advocacy.
• Bridge Policy & Practice: To connect the paper's high-level policy recommendations with the on-the-ground experiences of experts, civil society, and affected communities.
• Shape the Narrative: To contribute to a shared regional agenda for water justice, moving beyond technical fixes to address the political and rights-based dimensions of water insecurity.

Thematic Framework

• The Geopolitics of Water Diplomacy: Analyzing the effectiveness and limitations of existing bilateral and regional water agreements.
• Structural Barriers to Equitable Access: A deep dive into the political, institutional, and financial constraints hindering water justice, particularly in the Palestinian context under occupation.
• A Regional Vision for Change: Identifying pathways for collaborative advocacy, knowledge exchange, and influencing regional policy agendas.