Water and Peace Conference
Rotaract Peace Conference 2026
Join us online for an international peace conference dedicated to exploring how water-related challenges can influence conflict dynamics, cooperation, resilience, and sustainable peacebuilding.
The conference will bring together Rotaractors, young leaders, and peacebuilding voices for an interactive workshop and a panel discussion focused on practical experiences, dialogue, and community-driven impact.
About the Conference
The Water and Peace Conference will create an open space for reflection, learning, and collaboration around the connection between water and peace. Through interactive dialogue and field-based perspectives, participants will explore how water can become both a source of tension and a pathway for cooperation.
Date
16 May 2026
Time
09:00 – 12:30 CET
Location
Online
Workshop and Panel Discussion
The programme combines a hands-on interactive workshop with a panel discussion, creating space for practical tools, real-world examples, and participant engagement.
Patricia Shafer
Executive Director, NewGen Peacebuilders
Patricia Shafer will lead a hands-on and immersive workshop exploring the relationship between water and peace.
Through a participatory approach, participants will examine how water-related challenges can contribute to conflict dynamics while also serving as entry points for cooperation, dialogue, and peacebuilding.
Sanela M. Lee
International Advisor, Systems Strategist & Peacebuilder
Sanela M. Lee will contribute to the panel discussion with perspectives from systems thinking, institutional strategy, and peacebuilding across global contexts.
The discussion will highlight practical experiences, case studies, collaborative approaches, and pathways toward sustainable, community-driven impact.
Conference Schedule
A focused online programme designed to combine interaction, reflection, and international dialogue.
09:00 – 11:00
Interactive Workshop
Led by Patricia Shafer
The conference will open with a hands-on session exploring the relationship between water and peace. Participants will engage with water-related challenges, reflect on conflict dynamics, and begin shaping solution-oriented approaches grounded in real-world contexts.
11:00 – 12:30
Panel Discussion
Featuring Sanela M. Lee and field-based perspectives
Building on the workshop reflections, the panel will bring together practical experiences and case studies at the intersection of water and peace. The session will include short reflections, moderated discussion, and participant engagement.
A space for dialogue, learning, and action
This online conference is designed for Rotaractors, young leaders, peacebuilders, and everyone interested in understanding how shared resources can become powerful tools for cooperation and sustainable impact.
- Explore the connection between water and peacebuilding
- Learn through an interactive and participatory workshop
- Hear practical experiences from international peacebuilding voices
- Reflect on local and global approaches to cooperation
- Connect with young leaders committed to sustainable peace
Event Information
Event
Water and Peace Conference 2026
Theme
Water and Peace
Date & Time
16 May 2026 · 09:00 – 12:30 CET
Format
Online Conference
Registration
Open now
Be part of the conversation
Together, we will explore how water, cooperation, and leadership can become pathways toward dialogue, resilience, and lasting peace.
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