Mark Zeitoun

Prof. Mark Zeitoun is a Professor of Water Diplomacy and Director General of the Geneva Water Hub at the Graduate Institute of Geneva. His work focuses on transboundary water conflict/cooperation, armed conflict impacts on water services, and water-conflict-health linkages. He holds a PhD in Geography from King’s College London (2006).

His research spans Western Asia and Africa, addressing transboundary water governance along the Tigris-Euphrates rivers and the effects of sanctions/armed conflict on water systems. Thematic expertise includes laws of war, extractive economies, and global health diplomacy. Geographical focus includes Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Recent publications include Reflections: Understanding our Use and Abuse of Water (Oxford UP, 2023) and foundational works on Palestinian-Israeli water conflict (2008). His work is cited extensively (e.g., 297 citations for the 2006 Hydro-Hegemony paper).

No scientific awards explicitly listed, though his prolific outputs indicate recognition in academia. Active in interdisciplinary projects and consulting for humanitarian/development organizations.