Water: A Platform for Peace in the Tides of War

Feb 1, 2024 | Ellen Pokorny, Cécile Pillon Hue, and Katie Goldie-Ryder
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Sabotaging civilians' access to water during an armed conflict is a war crime that violates international humanitarian law. Yet, many belligerent forces resort to using water as a weapon, further endangering the lives in the process. But beyond access, what role does water play in conflicts? And how can good governance transform water into a platform for cooperation and peace?