Transboundary cooperation lays the foundation for peace, sustainable development, climate action and regional integration. The Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) has, for more than three decades, promoted the sustainable use of transboundary water resources, facilitated cooperation, supported the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), contributed to peace and stability and prevented conflicts, and supported cooperative climate action. Growing from a regional to a global instrument, with five countries joining only in 2023, the Water Convention is a crucial intergovernmental platform to discuss transboundary water cooperation.

The tenth session of the Meeting in Ljubljana (Slovenia)

The tenth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Water Convention (MOP 10), taking place in Ljubljana (Slovenia) from 23 to 25 October 2024, is organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning of the Republic of Slovenia, on behalf of the Government of Slovenia, in cooperation with the Secretariat of the Water Convention, hosted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).

Expected participation

More than 500 representatives of Ministries from about 80 countries responsible for water, environment, foreign affairs and development cooperation – from both Parties and non-Parties to the Water Convention – together with representatives of joint bodies, international and non-governmental organizations, international financial Institutions and academia from all regions of the world are expected to attend.

Objectives of the meeting

MOP 10 will begin with a high level segment on the first day entitled “Our Waters, our Future: Transboundary Water Cooperation to Power Climate Resilience” which aims to catalyse a strategic debate on how transboundary water cooperation plays a crucial role for climate resilience and sustainable development in transboundary river basins and among countries involved.