Cooperation in the law of transboundary water resources. Sep 18, 2019 a large percentage of the regions water resources shared between countries. Its corporate actions are guided by the principles of sustainability. Convention of the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes basic principles 3 sustainable water management principle the principle that water resources shall be managed so that the needs of the present generation are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet. Transboundary water management in eastern europe, the caucasus and central asia isbn 9789985963555 printed version isbn 9789985963562 pdf version. International law, policy guidelines and best practice application alistair rieuclarke, ruby moynihan, bjornoliver magsig with contributions from jing lee and anton earle. They propose a conceptualisation of this organisational framework as consisting of three interrelated communities of actors. Differences between people that impact sustainable, efficient water management can happen in many. Identity giz works to shape a future worth living around the world. Prioritizing no significant harm over reasonable and.
The lecture on principles of integrated water resources management is a compulsory subject of the msc programme in water management both for the water conflict management, water quality management, water resources management and water services management specialisations. B flaherty et al, moving forward in canadaunited states transboundary water management. An analysis muhammad mizanur rahaman water and development research group, water resources laboratory, helsinki university of technology, espoo, finland abstract the aim of this paper is to analyse the coverage of the principles of transboundary. Draft articles on prevention of transboundary harm from. Transboundary water management as an international public good. The management of water resources across boundaries, whether subnational or international, is one of the most difficult challenges facing water managers today. Transboundary water management is a wellresearched book that not only provides the theoretical basis of managing water across boundaries but enlists approaches that have indeed worked too. Theymobilised many thousands of water and agrarian practitioners to adopt more productive water management practices. Climate change, population growth and the increasing demand for water are all capable of leading to disputes over transboundary water systems.
Transboundary water governance and climate change adaptation. Integrated water resources management in central asia. States concerned for enabling transboundary integrated water resources. In the case of central asia, it requires the development of a sustainable interstate legal cooperation based on principles and instruments deriving from international. Cooperation in the law of transboundary water resources climate change, population growth and the increasing demand for water are all capable of leading to disputes over transboundary water systems. The authors discuss existing international laws, treaties, and principles that may stimulate transboundary water cooperation and dialogue, and then analyse a number of international experiences with treaties in north america, eastern europe, and central asia. Leistungsangebot advisory service water, energy, transport transboundary water resources management the challenge water knows no political boundaries. Sustainable management of transboundary water resources through integrated approaches, presents a unique opportunity towards avoiding conflicts and can assist advancing cooperation towards shared benefits. It remains an important international document, having achieved a degree of international consensus on best practice. Convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes preamble the parties to this convention, mindful that the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes are important and urgent tasks, the effective accomplishment of which can only be ensured by enhanced cooperation. Principles of transboundary water resources management. Granit and claassen present conceptual models that can assist transboundary water management and stimulate national economic development. More than 250 water catchment areas worldwide are shared by more than two states. Oct 25, 2016 in their article on processbased approaches to researching transboundary water management, suhardiman and giordano 2012.
The services provided by giz draw on a wealth of regional and technical expertise and tried and tested management expertise. Amongst other things, this support has aimed at developing legal and policy frameworks for transboundary water management and at facilitating the establishment of organisational structures e. While the regular exchange of data and information has been identified as one of the general principles of international water law, only a minority of treaties include direct obligations related to mutual data exchange. Pdf governance and management of transboundary aquifers. Integrated transboundary water management in theory and practice.
The international law association ila is a private international nongovernment organization studies and develops that international law. Tackling transboundary water pollution is a key area for. Principles and practice find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Transboundary water management in eastern europe, the. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Addressing these challenges will require enhancement of adaptive capacity, improvement of the quality of water resources management and reduction. Canada in international law at 150 and beyond paper no. Transboundary management of transitional waters code of. Tackling transboundary water pollution is a key area for improvement.
The following chapter describes the policy, legal and institutional framework in the diktas countries, with a focus on the challenges, as well as international cooperation. Map of transboundary rivers and lakes of north greece source of map. The upstream exploitation or diversion of groundwater or rivers can have devastating consequences for those living downstream, and transboundary rivers can provide a source of conflict. Crossborder data and information exchange is one of the most challenging issues for transboundary water management. T ransboundary water governance and climate change. However, the cbd lacks specific rules and principles governing cooperation between. Artwei aims at developing methods for effective management of transitional waters in transboundary areas. Data innovations for transboundary freshwater resources. Lessons from recent projects and programs shawki barghouti, ladisy komba chengula, and catherine gwin water week 2007 march 1, 2007 insert picture here. Chinas practice on the nonnavigational uses of transboundary waters. Conjunctive management of surface and groundwater in. International law, policy guidelines and best practice application.
Transboundary water law and policy exchanging experiences. Benvenisti the legal representation of the community of interest concept in iwl b iwl as a centurylong process dismantling absolute. The first part deals with analytical approaches to transboundary water management. Principles and recommendations london, graham and trotman martinus nijhoff, 1987, p. Transboundary water management is in essence more complex than national and subnational water management because the water management regime the principles, rules and procedures that steer water management usually differ more between countries then within countries. This report contains the code of conduct and good practice examples developed within the international project artwei. Managing transboundary rivers in latin america could a global convention help. Such a set of principles, rules and procedures is called a regime. Forty per cent of the worlds population lives on transboundary rivers, lakes and groundwater reservoirs. Pdf on jan 1, 2010, anton earle and others published transboundary water management. The development of two powerful principles for management and governance of water is a major achievement in international law.
Since water management and transboundary water cooperation affects peoples health and wellbeing directly, and therefore carries an important ethical dimension, water governance in all its. Managing transboundary rivers in latin america could a. T ransboundary water governance and climate change adaptation. Transboundary waters international decade for action. Transboundary water resources management convention. Water, energy, transport transboundary water resources management the challenge water knows no political boundaries. Principles of integrated water resources management. International law principles and mechanisms of transboundary water basins management. Special thanks to all the presenters of the summer school and authors of articles. Prevention of transboundary harm from hazardous activities general commentary 1 the articles deal with the concept of prevention in. Transboundary challenges in the americac, kluwer academic publishers, dordrecht. From the global perspective, the first section examines the dichotomous relationship between international principles and basinlevel practices of transboundary water management and suggests that the divergent outcomes stem from the absence of theoretical underpinnings in support of a generalized management framework.
In 2009 the tajik state began resettling people from the rogun dam zone, provoking criticism of inadequate. Key sectors that contribute to growth such as energy, agriculture, transportation, and fisheries depend on development. The focus was placed on transboundary waters and on the fact that nurturing the opportunities for cooperation in transboundary water management can help build mutual respect, understanding and. The way ahead for transboundary integrated water management. Preventive diplomacy and transboundary water resources. Policy analysis and recommendations transboundary water management international architecture page ii emerging issues and requirements a number of key issuesconcerns for the international architecture to support transboundary water resources management have been identified in the report, but these can be represented as different. Convention on the protection and use of transboundary. International law and transboundary water resources a framework for shared optimal utilization by attila tanzi.
The situation is expected to worsen, with a quarter of the worlds population predicted to face severe water scarcity in the next 25 years, even during years of average rainfall schiff and winters, 2002. International architecture for transboundary water. Adapting to climate change in transboundary water management. Practical approaches to transboundary water benefit sharing. Transboundary water management as an international public good foreword executive summary ixvi 1. Principles of transboundary water resources management and. Political economy analysis for transboundary water resources management in africa 1 climateresilient growth and poverty reduction in africa depend on the sustainable management and development of its transboundary waters. Water levels, and transboundary governance in the great lakes 2015 32. Theory, practice amd annotated references united nations university press, usa. Inclusive transboundary water governance springerlink. Establishing a transboundary environmental impact assessment.
Mindful that the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes are important and urgent tasks, the effective. Management of transboundary water resources for water security. Convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes helsinki, 17 march 1992. Theory and practice for effective cooperation report 25 this report has been prepared as input to the 2009 world water week and its special focus on transboundary waters. As water quality degrades or the quantity available has to meet rising demands over time, competition among water users intensifies.
The training covers the key principles of intentional water law, sources and of water law, instruments of transboundary water resources management, examples and international practice in this area. Unece convention on the protection and use of transboundary. As water rises higher on the political agenda, with lives of more and more people being either affected by too much or too little water, the book should. This approach is now seen as the way forward for effective, equitable, and sustainable water management under the conditions of growing water stress in central asia.
Transboundary waters international decade for action water. An analysis of historical and emerging concerns 2011 36. Transboundary water management therefore requires coordination over different. Transboundary water resources management journal of water resources planning and management, 4 5 nandalal k. A large percentage of the regions water resources shared between countries. Principles of transboundary water resources management and ganges treaties.