Maureen Walschot, Phd Email & Phone Number

Brussels, Be

Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

Specializing in human rights and environmental due diligence and advocacy within the mineral extraction and arms trade sectors.Research Projects:• The intersection of EU due diligence regulations and conflict dynamics in mineral producing countries• Implications of the EU due diligence regulations, including the CSDDD, for the arms trade sectorAdvocacy Role:• Outreach and advocacy for the Madini project in DR Congo

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

The Tide is an NGO that aims to catalyze transformative change toward a sustainable and equitable future by addressing the intersection of environmental challenges, gender inequality, and security threats.

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Working on improving security and environmental resilience through the Gender-Environment-Security Nexus Founding member of Gender Environment and Data Alliance (GEDA)’s Data Advisory GroupResearch Consultancy Projects:• October 2024 - March 2025: Leading a data collection project focused on gender, water, and climate mobility in conflict-affected regions of Afghanistan to assess the unique vulnerabilities of women and marginalized groups facing water scarcity and climate-induced migration for ECOFA, Afghanistan. • December 2023 - April 2024: Analyzing data and contributing to the enhanced knowledge of the protection of marginalized communities living in armed groups and de facto authority (AGDA)- controlled, environmentally vulnerable, and conflict-prone areas in Afghanistan for Geneva Call, Afghanistan• August 2022 - December 2023: Analyzing data and providing policy recommendations on opportunities and challenges for local stakeholders’ empowerment in armed conflict resolution in Central America for the University of Sao Paulo, across Central America• January 2023 - June 2023: Analyzing and mapping data in the Jordan River basin to enhance climate-resilience action and transboundary water management for EcoPeace Middle East, Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Department: Political Sciences (International Relations)Specialization: Climate, Peace & SecurityFocus:Water diplomacy and international water lawEnvironmental security, natural resources management & (de)securitization processes Conflict and cooperation, security and water governance in Latin America and MENA regionEnvironmental security and gender Courses taught:- Chaire André Molitor de réformes politiques, administratives et internationales- Theories of international relations (CRIAC)

Brussels Region, Belgium

Department: Political Sciences (International Relations)Specialization: Water security & Transboundary hydropolitics Focus:Water diplomacy and international water lawEnvironmental security, natural resources management & (de)securitization processes Conflict and cooperation, security and water governance in Latin America and MENA regionEnvironmental security and gender Ph.D. dissertation:« Saline water, peace, and security:Analyzing the impact of desalination on shared water interactions »Courses taught:- Introduction to International Relations I (seminars)- Theories of international relations (CRIAC)- Stratégie et sécurité internationale (CRIAC)Co-coordinator and tutor of the online training "Préparation au concours diplomatique"Research stays:• August 2021 - December 2021 : Analyzing data and writing policy recommendations on the impact of large-scale desalination in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Haifa, Israel, under the direction of Professor David Katz• August 2019 - December 2019 : Analyzing and coding data for the Transboundary Freshwater Dispute Database at the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon State University, USA, under the direction of Professor Aaron Wolf

Corvallis, Oregon Area

Research stay at the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) under the direction of Professor Aaron WolfMain contributions : Coding and updating data from the Transboundary Freshwater Disputes Database (TFDD); writing a new coding protocol

Tel Aviv, Israel

Sector: environmental peace-building, water resources management & regional cooperation Managing several projects, conducting several tasks such as:- Collecting and analysing data for “Delivering Food and Water Security”, a project funded by the British Council- Writing reports on water resource scarcity in Gaza and resulting conflicts in the region

Brussels Region, Belgium

CECRI - Study Center on Crisis and International Relations Sector: International affairs, MENA region Research study on the EU labelling of Israeli settlement products

Brussels Area, Belgium

Sector: International affairs, on energy and atomic issues and multilateral relations Working for the Energy and Atomic Attaché, covering a broad range of matters, from the different facets of the Energy Union, the European gas market, energy security, COP21 to market design and demand flexibility. Assisting the Attaché through several functions:- Monitoring and reporting on Working Parties and Councils - Analysing and resuming legislation for the Attaché such as the Supply of Natural Gas Directive or the Supply of Electricity Directive- Conducting broader researches such as the mapping of LNG terminals in Europe- Networking and representing the interests of Belgium at meetings and conferences (EU sustainable energy week, 4th Member States Gas Forum, Eastern Partnership Plateform, etc.)

Tel Aviv, Israel

Sector: International affairs, in political affairs and bilateral relations Working in the political section, covering mainly human and minorities rights, internal politics, security in the Middle East and energy security. Assisting the Counsellor through various tasks:- Analysing and reporting on several topics for the DGE, including daily news and long term analysis.- Researching and reporting on broader subjects, such as the energy security of Israel and in the region- Organising and accompanying the visits of several Belgian delegations- Networking and representing the interests of Belgium when attending meetings, field trips and conferences

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, International Relations And Affairs

Department: Political Sciences (International Relations) Specialization: Water security & Transboundary hydropolitics Focus: Water.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Geography

Department: Geography Specialization: Water security & Transboundary hydro-politics Focus: Water diplomacy and international water law.

Accelerated Management Program (Amp), Leadership & Management

Master'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs, Magna Cum Laude

Master degree in International Relations Leading to a specialisation in Diplomacy and conflicts management The master degree covered.

Master'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs, Magna Cum Laude

6 months Erasmus Mundus The semester covered international relations, international law, public policies, regional analysis of Latin America

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs, Magna Cum Laude

6 months Erasmus Mundus exchange The semester covered human rights, international migration, international relations, foreign policies.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government, Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor degree in political sciences Bilingual education (english-french) The bachelor degree covered political sciences, economics.