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Shared Waters Lab @sharedwaterslab

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

Joined February 2022
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Switching to Bluesky (@sharedwaterslabp.bsky.social) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/sharedw…). Follow us there for more updates from the Shared Waters Lab Partnership!

Shared Waters Lab Partnership | LinkedIn

Shared Waters Lab Partnership | 486 followers on LinkedIn. The SWL works to strengthen international water diplomacy by providing critical data & analysis on transboundary waters. | Through the SWL...

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Melissa McCracken@intnlwaters
23 Aug 2025
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
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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: newsecuritybeat.org/2025/03/…

Harnessing the Benefits of Water Cooperation in an Increasingly Complex World

In an era of apparent decline in international cooperation and rising crises, freshwater offers an area in which joint approaches remain absolutely essential—especially since water often [...]

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

Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating...

Nationalistic behavior can put people, economies and ecosystems, and even peace, at risk. The US, which paused Columbia River talks with Canada, isn’t the only country shifting in this direction.

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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 ⬇️ theconversation.com/water-co….

Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating...

Nationalistic behavior can put people, economies and ecosystems, and even peace, at risk. The US, which paused Columbia River talks with Canada, isn’t the only country shifting in this direction.

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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. transboundarywaters.ceoas.or…

OSU contracted on a $2.4 million DOD grant to study societal resilience to water and climate shocks

The Global Water Security Center (GWSC) at The University of Alabama (UA), with partners in Tufts University (TU) and Oregon State University (OSU), has recently received a $2.4 million dollar grant...

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Melissa McCracken@intnlwaters
10 Dec 2024
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.
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CIERP@CIERP_Fletcher
28 Oct 2024
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!
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"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. fletcher.tufts.edu/news-even…
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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: fletcher.tufts.edu/news-even…
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CIERP@CIERP_Fletcher
8 Oct 2024
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: forms.monday.com/forms/e70fe…
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"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 ⬇️ issuu.com/rsgspubs/docs/rsgs…

The Geographer: The Water of Life (Autumn 2024)

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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: apply.interfolio.com/155345.
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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. 🌏 💧 un.org/sg/en/content/sg/pers…

Mrs. Retno L.P. Marsudi of the Republic of Indonesia - Special Envoy

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Retno L.P. Marsudi of the Republic of Indonesia as his Special Envoy on Water, aiming at galvanizing partnerships

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Fletcher Maritime@FletchMaritime
15 Sep 2024
#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
11 Sep 2024
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. 🌎 🤝
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CIERP@CIERP_Fletcher
11 Sep 2024
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. 🌎 🤝
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"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. horizons-mag.ch/2024/09/05/w…
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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. waterdiplomat.org/story/2024…
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"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. iopscience.iop.org/article/1…
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"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 ⬇️
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3 Sep 2024
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: iopscience.iop.org/article/1…
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