Transnational Water Governance for Peace

by name voted on 17.06.2026

Summary

This report recommends that the EU strengthens its role in managing shared water resources globally to prevent conflicts. It aims to promote cooperation between countries sharing rivers and lakes to ensure water security and human rights.

10 17.06.2026

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environment

human rights

diplomatic relations

public administration

international relations

Key points

The EU should recognize water stress as a major geopolitical, security, and humanitarian risk factor.
The report emphasizes supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those concerning clean water and sanitation.
The EU must condemn the weaponization of water and the deliberate targeting of water infrastructure during armed conflicts.
There is a call to strengthen multilateral cooperation by promoting the global use of international water conventions.

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Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT OPINION on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on promoting transnational governance on water in the interests of conflict prevention and peace DRAFT REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on promoting transnational governance on water in the interests of conflict prevention and peace OPINION on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on promoting transnational governance on water in the interests of conflict prevention and peace REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on promoting transnational governance on water in the interests of conflict prevention and peace Recommendation on promoting transnational governance on water in the interests of conflict prevention and peace

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