This panel addresses the pressing need for international cooperation to manage water resources during crises, including conflicts, climate disasters, and humanitarian emergencies. It will analyse how cross-border partnerships, diplomatic efforts, and shared governance models can ensure fair water access, prevent disputes, and build resilience. Discussions will cover effective strategies for rapid response, infrastructure protection, and sustainable water management, demonstrating how shortages can be mitigated and stability fostered when water scarcity intensifies existing challenges.