Water, conflict and governance in fragile contexts: Insights from Yemen and Iraq

The ongoing crises in Yemen and Iraq show that water infrastructure is both highly vulnerable in conflicts and a potential source of local tensions, as attacks, scarcity, and weak governance affect livelihoods, access, and community relations. At the event, experts will discuss water as a political and social issue, comparing dynamics from both countries, highlighting environmental peacebuilding practices, and exploring implications for climate, peace, and resilience in fragile contexts.