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Polio’s Last Mile Starts with Global Action on Water

Clean water can prevent disease before it begins. Safe sanitation can break chains of transmission. Polio’s last mile starts with global action on water.

Mangroves Are More Than Trees, They Are Water Infrastructure

What if some of our most effective water infrastructure is already growing quietly along our coastlines?

Flowing Beyond Borders: How Water Cooperation Can Chart a New Course for Diplomacy

In diplomacy, we often talk about what divides us. Water reminds us of what we share.

UAE Publishes New Report on Navigating the AI-Water-Energy Nexus

UAE Mobilizes Food Sector to Join Global Water Conversation Ahead of 2026 UN Water Conference

The United Arab Emirates is working to mobilize the food systems community to join the global water conversation, to highlight the critical connection between water and the future of food.

An interview with the co-hosts of the 2026 UN Water Conference

On the 25th of August, through a media collaboration with SIWI, The Water Diplomat held interviews with H.E. Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability Questions and Dr. Mohamed Diatta, Sherpa for the Republic of Senegal for the 2026 UN Water Conference. Here are their respective responses.

UAE Japan to Mark 50th Anniversary of National Water Day and Water Week

A UAE delegation, led by H.E. Abdulla Balalaa, visited Japan to participate in the 50th anniversary of the country's national Water Day, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in advancing sustainable water management.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mobilises Global Efforts to Accelerate Actionable Water Solutions During London Climate Action Week

During London Climate Action Week, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened global stakeholders to advocate for recognising water as essential urban infrastructure and to mobilise investment for water resilience projects.