Blue Peace Middle East

Climate change is reshaping our daily lives in multiple ways. This message, echoed by PAC member Prof. Lütfi Akça, President of the Turkish Water Institute, is a reminder that action can no longer wait. #BluePeaceME #WaterDiplomacy #ClimateChange

We are very happy to welcome Eng. Mustafa from Iraq. Nasima Mala Mustafa is a civil engineer working at the Directorate of Irrigation in Erbil , General Directorate Of Water Resources, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources in Kurdistan Region. She has more than 15 years of experience in water resources and irrigation work. Eng. Mustafa previously worked as Head of the Executive Department at the General Directorate of Water Resources. She has been a member of several important committees related to water management. She worked on the Khazir River water issue and was part of the team for the World Bank Irrigation Loan. She also worked with GIZ Germany on irrigation projects. Her main work focuses on irrigation systems, project management, and improving water use efficiency. We look forward to the expertise and perspectives she will bring to our initiative. #BluePeaceME #WaterDiplomacy #Cooperation

Freshwater systems do more than supply water. They support agriculture, sustain ecosystems, and enable communities to thrive. When they decline, the impact is felt far beyond one place.

A sustainable water future depends on shared responsibilities. By recognizing limits and working together across borders, we can better protect the systems that support life. #BluePeaceME #SharedFuture #SharedResponsibility

Water systems shape more than landscapes, they sustain life, balance ecosystems, and support communities across our region. As pressures grow, their stability becomes increasingly critical. Strengthening how we manage and cooperate around these systems is essential to ensuring their sustainability for the future. Let’s work hand in hand, for the future of our water. #BluePeaceME #SharedFuture #SharedResponsibility

Across borders, systems, and communities, water shapes everything. Managing transboundary waters collectively is no longer optional, it is necessary. #BluePeaceME #SharedFuture #SharedResponsibility

As pressure on water resources continues to rise, the world is entering an era of global water bankruptcy. Freshwater is being used beyond sustainable limits, placing rivers, aquifers, and wetlands under increasing stress. Many systems are no longer able to recover, threatening ecosystems and long-term water security. This challenge extends beyond borders and requires stronger cooperation and better management of transboundary water resources. How we act today will shape what remains available in the years ahead. #BluePeaceME #SharedFuture #SharedResponsibility

In a region shaped by deep shared histories, Easter carries a quiet reminder that renewal is possible, even after the longest seasons. At Blue Peace Middle East, this spirit continues to guide our work toward trust and cooperation across borders. Happy Easter to all who celebrate. 🌿

Water use is exceeding what nature can sustain.
This is known as water bankruptcy, a growing challenge across the globe where many systems can no longer recover. 
Stronger cooperation and better management of transboundary water resources are key to building a more sustainable future. #BluePeaceME  #SharedFuture #SharedResponsibility

When water use exceeds what nature can sustain, systems begin to break. This is what we call water bankruptcy, a growing reality across our globe. Addressing water bankruptcy requires stronger cooperation, better alignment between use and availability, and continuous efforts to manage transboundary water resources collectively. Understanding the challenge is the first step toward building more resilient and sustainable water systems for the future. #BluePeaceME #SharedFuture #SharedResponsibility

From Iraq to Iran, dust now travels where water once flowed. Drying marshes are driving cross-border dust storms and disrupting daily life. Urgent regional action is needed. Read:  | bit.ly/40XtTGh  #BluePeaceME #Cewas #ClimateChange

Our shared future depends on water cooperation. #BluePeaceME #WaterDiploamcy #ClimateChange #CollectiveResponsability

We are very happy to welcome Eng. Obadah Mubaid, our latest Managing Committee Member from Syria. Currently serving as the Director of the Water Sector Regulation Administration at the Ministry of Energy, Eng. Obadah Mubaid is a Water Resources Engineer and Water Governance Specialist. In his role, he leads the development of national regulatory frameworks and sector-wide strategies aimed at strengthening water governance, institutional performance, and service sustainability across the country. He oversees reforms related to tariff structures, utility regulation, accountability mechanisms, and long-term sector planning, positioning regulation as a cornerstone for resilient water management. With over fourteen years of professional experience in water resources management, public policy, and institutional capacity development, he has guided complex reform and infrastructure initiatives in both humanitarian and development settings. His expertise integrates technical water management with regulatory design and governance reform. Eng. Mubaid plays an active role in regional dialogue on transboundary water governance and water diplomacy, promoting cooperative approaches and regulatory alignment in shared river basins. We are very much looking forward to the insights he will bring to our initiative. #BluePeaceME #WaterDiplomacy #Cooperation

Behind regional water cooperation are ongoing technical efforts — from joint committees to coordinated dialogue on transboundary water resources. These mechanisms help strengthen cooperation and support more coordinated water management across the region. 👉Interested in learning more about regional water cooperation efforts in the Middle East? Discover the full Blue Peace ME Report on Bilateral and Regional Cooperation for 2025: api.bluepeaceme.org/storage/public… #BluePeaceME #TransboundaryWater 💧

When tensions escalate, communities carry the burden, and the systems that keep families safe, fed, and connected become most vulnerable. The current situation puts millions at risk, not just from immediate harm, but from damage to the water, energy, and food systems people depend on to survive. This isn't abstract. It's about who gets hurt when essential infrastructure fails. We're calling for the protection of civilian infrastructure and the preservation of dialogue, even now. We've outlined why protecting these systems is both a practical necessity and a moral duty. Some things can't wait. Read the full statement: api.bluepeaceme.org/storage/public…

Regional engagement on transboundary water resources takes many forms. In 2025, Türkiye contributed through bilateral dialogue, technical coordination, and participation in international water platforms, supporting continued cooperation and coordination across the region. 👉 Interested in learning more about regional water cooperation efforts? Discover additional insights in the full report: api.bluepeaceme.org/storage/public… #BluePeaceME #WaterDiplomacy 🌍

On World Water Day, we are reminded that freshwater systems around the world are under growing pressure. Protecting rivers, wetlands, and aquifers is essential to sustaining water resources for people, ecosystems, and future generations. Greater awareness and coordinated action today can help build a more resilient water future. #BluePeaceME #WorldWaterDay #WaterSecurity 💧

From policy dialogue to joint initiatives, 2025 marks important progress in advancing bilateral and regional water cooperation across the region. Discover the full report through the link here: api.bluepeaceme.org/storage/public… #BluePeaceME #TransboundaryWater

Dialogue remained central to Syria’s engagement on transboundary water resources in 2025. Through policy discussions, technical collaboration, data sharing, and capacity building with neighboring countries, these efforts supported continued regional coordination on water management. 👉 Learn more in the report: api.bluepeaceme.org/storage/public… #BluePeaceME #TransboundaryWater 💧