UN Security Council Arria-formula meeting on protecting water in armed conflict – protecting civilian lives 

May 27, 2025 | News and Media

At today’s #UNSC Arria Formula Meeting organized by Slovenia on the protection of water in armed conflict, Greece:

➡ stressed that there is a serious escalation of attacks on water systems in international and regional armed conflicts 

➡ underlined that access to clean water and sanitation is a fundamental human right

➡ highlighted that water resources and systems protection is a vital aspect of the protection of civilians

➡ underscored that the climate, peace and security nexus is a priority of Greece’s 2025-26 Security Council term

➡ underlined the importance of multilateral cooperation on water security issues