Shared Waters Lab

@FletcherSchool's Shared Waters Lab at a research initiative that explores the complexities of cooperation over shared freshwater

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

Switching to Bluesky (@sharedwaterslabp.bsky.social) and LinkedIn (https://t.co/HmOZZ68VKe). Follow us there for more updates from the Shared Waters Lab Partnership!

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

Join us online!

[Melissa McCracken @intnlwaters]

Join me at #WWWeek online or in person if you are at @siwi_www in Stockholm! We have a fantastic session planned, hosted by @sharedwaterslab, @GWSCatUA, @PRIOresearch, @SIPRIorg, and @UU_Peace

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

Freshwater cooperation has been key to peace, but rising nationalism threatens this trend. With 313 transboundary water basins at risk, it's crucial to prioritize collaboration over conflict.

More from Susanne Schmeier, @intnlwaters, & Aaron T. Wolf: https://t.co/2N36GNGbUJ

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

On #WorldWaterDay, check out Professor Susanne Schmeier and Professor @intnlwaters' important piece on the growing consequences of failing water-sharing agreements worldwide. 💧 🤝

https://t.co/t8RBiVfDZV.

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

NEW | "Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it's been deteriorating in many places, with serious consequences" by Professors Susanne Schmeier & @intnlwaters

Read their piece for @ConversationUS ⬇️
https://t.co/t8RBiVfDZV.

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

We're thrilled to share that we've been awarded a new grant to study societal resilience to water and climate shocks!

Researchers from @OregonState, @UofAlabama, & @FletcherSchool will work to improve our understandings of water and climate conflicts.
https://t.co/xBseWqZk7G

[Melissa McCracken @intnlwaters]

If you are at #AGU24 join me in the poster hall to learn more about the recent work from @sharedwaterslab and the TFDD @OSUCEOAS and @IHEWCD.

[CIERP @CIERP_Fletcher]

Thank you, @ayanaeliza, for joining us at @FletcherSchool for an inspiring discussion about your new book, What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures!

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

"Within the public media, rhetoric persists that the next war is going to be over water, but we know from our interstate conflict and cooperation events data  that that's not true," Professor @intnlwaters recently told @FletcherSchool.
https://t.co/GYQFZdz65M

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

As the new co-director of @CIERP_Fletcher, Professor @intnlwaters aims to expand the center's research on water cooperation and promote interdisciplinary connections to tackle global environmental challenges.

Read more here: https://t.co/GYQFZdyyge

[CIERP @CIERP_Fletcher]

Join us on October 22 for a special event with Ambassador Michael Hammer (F87) on environmental diplomacy!

📅 Tuesday, October 22, 2024
🕛 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET
📍 Cabot 703

Register here: https://t.co/Oukr8LdHj9

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

"When examining the drivers of transboundary water conflict, it is generally not water but other factors that are the primary drivers, such as a history of conflict or fragility to socio-economic development challenges," writes @intnlwaters.

Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/CQaTokgNxS

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

The @FletcherSchool is hiring a TT Assistant Prof of Climate and Energy Policy at the intersection of climate, energy, and socioeconomic development and teaches courses in international energy policy and international climate policy.
Apply on Interfolio: https://t.co/JKjzTKSRpI.

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

The United Nations has appointed @Menlu_RI of the Republic of Indonesia as UN Special Envoy on Water. The appointment is an important and welcome step in raising #water issues high on the global political agenda. 🌏 💧
https://t.co/AMeRnnrkxI

[Fletcher Maritime @FletchMaritime]

#FletcherMaritime Director @rockfordw joined @CIERP_Fletcher Open House to brief @FletcherSchool students on our #OffshoreWind, #GreenAmmonia & #GreenShipping research — and #ExperientialLearning opportunities, such as attending @_Arctic_Circle Assembly in #Iceland ⚓️🌏🌍🌎⚓️

[CIERP @CIERP_Fletcher]

It was a pleasure to welcome back and meet new students at our Open House!

We had an exciting day introducing our faculty and fellows, exploring our energy and environment projects, and discussing how to get involved. 🌎 🤝

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

"Research shows that [international treaties] are an effective instrument for promoting collaboration between States, even when they have difficult relations," Professor @intnlwaters told @horizons_en.

https://t.co/ZOmIG2QQkj

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

The @sharedwaterslab Partnership launched its Transboundary Freshwater Diplomacy Database (TFDD) Explorer at @siwi_www! This tool offers a comprehensive look at global water treaties, conflicts, and cooperation.
https://t.co/zJHESvb5Cl

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

"In 2022, 48.5 trillion gallons of water were withdrawn for cooling systems in electricity production, of which 962.9 billion gallons of water were consumed and no longer available for downstream use," write @_KateChi & @intnlwaters.
https://t.co/Rb0NE1qZqj

[Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab]

"In a changing climate with both water and energy demands increasing broadly, a nexus approach to inform resource planning is necessary," write Junior Research Fellow @_KateChi & Professor @intnlwaters.

Read more ⬇️

[Climate Policy Lab @policy_climate]

NEW | "Water usage in cooling systems for electricity production: an event study of retrofitted coal-fired power plants in the United States" by Junior Research Fellow @_KateChi and Professor @intnlwaters

Read their publication here: https://t.co/84XwUqgAch