Water is the most valuable and rare resource in the Middle East. The potential climate change impacts in the region require a new generation of water managers to learn and utilize new and innovative methods and techniques to achieve water sustainability. A key to provide adequate water supplies in the region is the sustainable management of semi-aquatic ecosystems such as wetlands, riparian areas and deltas. These ecosystems provide many services to humans, particularly in semi-arid and arid regions. Some of the services are directly connected to water supply and water quality. Through the WaSec project the awareness of the importance of these ecosystems for water security in the Eastern Mediterranean will be promoted. In addition, it will develop material that will train science-based water management graduates with the necessary tools on the proper management of these ecosystems. This will be accomplished by three main activities: a) a Neighborhood Network, b) Educational Courses and c) Dissemination activities. Overall, the WaSec project is very collaborative, interdisciplinary and international since 13 partners, comprised of universities, public organizations and private companies, are involved that originate from 6 countries (Cyprus, Greece, Jordan, Netherlands, Palestine and Spain). A Network with water professionals (universities, public organizations, companies and enterprises) will be established for the Middle East. This network will provide feedback on the new state of the art courses that will be developed and taught in Jordan and Palestine to enhance the knowledge, tools and skills of the graduates and increase their attractiveness to enterprises. The courses developed will incorporate the latest and newest technologies on water management. Some of these courses will focus on the sustainable management of wetlands, riparian areas and deltas. The courses will utilize new pedagogical approaches with interactive exercises, use of videos, social networks, flexible learning path, blended courses etc. to enhance learning capacities. An active involvement of enterprises in the courses is a priority by having students to solve real-life water case studies provided by them, through seminars taught by water professionals and practical placement to promote entrepreneurship. Finally, many dissemination activities will take place, such as training and tester workshops, awareness events and a conference to promote awareness of the importance and sustainable management of wetlands, riparian areas and deltas for sustainable water management. Acknowledgement: This project is funded by European Commission through the ERASMUS+ Program. This publication reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.