January 29, 2026
This online roundtable explored inclusive and meaningful participation in transboundary water governance. Drawing on global experience from river basins in Africa, Europe, Central Asia, and Latin America, the event discussed how RBOs engage civil society, Indigenous Peoples, women, and other underrepresented groups in decision making processes. The discussion highlighted practical tools, institutional mechanisms, and trust building approaches that enhance transparency, legitimacy, and sustainability in the cooperative management of shared water resources.
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October, 29, 2025 (virtual) (No recording available)
This Roundtable focused on the opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence and new digital technologies for the effective and cost-efficient management of transboundary water resources. Unlocking the potential of AI for water resources requires a strong focus on the needs of users – including river basin organizations. It also requires investments and international cooperation aimed at identifying the most promising, scalable innovations. The event’s discussions highlighted how such tools are already applied at the river basin level and explored how they can enhance data-driven, cooperative water governance and decision-making.
July 17, 2025 (virtual)
Part 2 of the Basin Roundtable series focused on innovative and new approaches to financing shared water resources, tackling challenges such as high perceived risk and the difficulty of monetizing cooperative benefits. Highlighted solutions included public-private partnerships, blended finance, guarantees, and bonds to attract investment, alongside corporate initiatives to strengthen water resilience. Examples ranged from regional strategies and integrated development plans to donor-supported blended finance models and the role of global conventions in facilitating funding and technical assistance.
May 8, 2025 (virtual)
Part 1 of the Basin Roundtable series examined conventional financing mechanisms for transboundary water resources development. The discussion assessed the structure, adequacy, and accessibility of existing funding sources, while identifying financial and institutional barriers that hinder implementation. The event explored opportunities to broaden financing options, emphasizing public funding, diversification of sources, and the potential of public-private partnerships to address infrastructure costs in shared basins.
December 17, 2024 (virtual) (No recording available)
This roundtable focused on data sharing as a critical mechanism for transboundary water management. The discussion featured topics such as the use of data for informed decisions, monitoring and information systems, and technological innovations that facilitate data sharing and access. In addition, protocols and procedures for data sharing and exchange with and without agreements were discussed. Participants shared their experiences in identifying and overcoming challenges related to data sharing.
March 27, 2024 (virtual) (No recording available)
The roundtable featured institutional instruments (e.g., changes to existing frameworks to include more adaptive mechanisms in light of changing water availability) and information instruments (e.g., predictive models, river basin planning tools). Presenters shared how climate change is accounted for in decision-making in transboundary basins and aquifers, and their experience in identifying and overcoming challenges of climate variability and its impacts on water resources.
November 29, 2023 (virtual)
Targeting stakeholders involved in transboundary river basin management, this virtual roundtable focused on how to approach cooperative drought management within the context of transboundary waters. Technical experts, as well as practitioners, illustrated the complexity of droughts and how these challenges have been addressed in different regions.
