This side event showcases the work of the Women in Water Diplomacy Network (WWDN) in advancing gender-inclusive transboundary water governance. That work includes the Network’s Women in Water Management Network in Central Asia. The WWDN began in the Nile Basin and now reaches Central Asia and Afghanistan, the South Caucasus, and Southern Africa.
The session brings together women water practitioners from Africa, Central Asia and beyond, along with government officials and active Network members. Together they will highlight best practices in women’s leadership in shared water governance. They will also link this work to the climate adaptation and resilience priorities on the table at COP31, and help prepare the ground for COP32 in Addis Ababa.
Discussions will identify best practices and concrete next steps for expanding women’s leadership in water diplomacy and climate governance across Central Asia, Africa and the world, including gender-responsive water and climate finance. The aim is to build momentum toward more inclusive and resilient governance.
The event is part of UNU-INWEH’s partnership with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) on Women, Peace and Security. The partnership promotes the inclusion of women water professionals, builds their capacity, and deepens their engagement with global water policy processes.
Agenda:
- 4:00–4:15 High-Level Opening Remarks
- 4:15–4:25 The Women in Water Diplomacy Network: History, Achievements and Reach
- 4:25–5:10 Stakeholder Reflections: Central Asia, Africa and Beyond
- 5:10–5:25 Open Discussion: What We Take from COP31 to COP32
- 5:25–5:30 Closing Remarks
