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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"International water law"”.
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International water law and the quest for common security
The world’s freshwater supplies are squeezed by rapidly increasing demand, the impacts of global climate change and unsustainable management. Given the fact that water is the gossamer linking various other security issues – e.g., energy, food and environment – it seems obvious that ‘business as …
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International water law and post-Soviet cooperation: integrating management of the Dnieper river
… of the river. This thesis examines the international water law governing the Dnieper and puts forward recommendations for improving the legal regime comprising agreements between the basin countries as a foundation for future use and improvement of the waters.
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Legal Regimes for Transboundary River Basins: Revisiting the Influence and Regulation of the Ecosystems Approach in International Water Law Treaties
… all over the world. They provide freshwater for drinking and for irrigation and also serve as flood-control mechanisms. For many freshwater species, rivers and lakes constitute a habitat whereas for human beings, they serve as sources of recreation and spiritual enjoyment. These are …
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Establishing a legal framework for the use and protection of Iraq's equitable right to the Tigris and the Euphrates River Basin
… River Basin (TERB) in accordance with the international water law. In particular, it advocates for the protection of Iraq?s equitable rights through the establishment of a legal and institutional framework for joint use of the TERB. As a contribution towards addressing the issues of …
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The Interface between International and National Laws: The Role of National Water Laws and Institutions in Advancing the Implementation of and Compliance with International Obligations-A Nile Case Study
… framework for assessing the nexus between international and national law - based on the proposed case study for the implementation of the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) in Ethiopia and Uganda; and in order to draw lessons for other basins.<br/><br/>Chapter 1 …
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Mekong agreement and its implications for China
… hydropolitics it focuses on an analysis of the international law and China's state practice, aimed at identifying the rules of customary international law in the utilization and protection of international watercourses. China's attitude towards them is explored with evidence from statements made …
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A progressive multidisciplinary approach for resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict over transboundary groundwater: what lessons from international law?
… complex characteristics and behaviours of groundwater, and the lack of full understanding of its interconnection with the surrounding environment. Consequently, States appear to be reluctant in concluding legally binding arrangements that specifically address this topic. This complexity is …
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Beneficial use, sustaining rivers and good governance: at the interface of international and national water law - the case of South Africa as a riparian state
Improving co-operation between states on a shared water course requires a systematic understanding of the synergy and diversity in the legal and policy environment as represented by international law, regional and basin agreeements and national water laws, together with an awareness of the …
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How does the work of the ILC and the General Assembly on the law of international watercourses contribute towards a legal framework for the Nile Basin?
… draw out fresh insights on how the work of the International Law Commission (ILC) and the General Assembly of the United Nations (GA) on the law of non-navigational uses of international watercourses has impacted the development of the Nile Cooperative Framework Agreement (NRBCFA). Chapter 1 …
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Water laws and the cultural values associated with rivers: Current frameworks and future directions.
… They are the most threatened of all freshwater habitats, and threats to their ecological integrity are both increasing and compounding. Rivers are crucial for supporting biological diversity (being unusually biodiverse habitats) and are key to the function of the Earth system. Rivers are …
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Rivers, ecological health, and justice: international watercourses and long-term legal reform
… that cross national boundaries and with the international law that applies to them. It takes a critical look at that law, drawing upon normative standards that value justice among all people, without regard for where they live along rivers or for the negotiating strength of their home States, …