Defining Effective Transboundary Water Cooperation

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Defining Effective Transboundary Water Cooperation

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Author : Melissa McCracken
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2022-03-31

Defining Effective Transboundary Water Cooperation written by Melissa McCracken and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-31 with Nature categories.

This book establishes a framework for defining transboundary water cooperation and a methodology for evaluating its effectiveness, which will contribute to more effective and therefore successful cooperation processes. With the increasing focus on transboundary cooperation as a part of the Sustainable Development Goal Framework, there is global recognition of transboundary water cooperation as a tool for improved governance and management of transboundary surface and groundwaters. However, there is not an agreed upon definition of transboundary water cooperation in the literature or in practice. This book develops the Four Frames of Transboundary Water Cooperation, which is a neutral modular framework for developing context-specific explanatory definitions of transboundary water cooperation in basins and aquifers. The Four Frames of Cooperation are legal, institutional, relational, and outcome. However, we need to move beyond defining cooperation to understand better measures of the quality and effectiveness of cooperative processes. The Weighted Model of Effective Cooperation presents a first step in qualitatively evaluating the effectiveness of transboundary water cooperation. This model defines effective transboundary water cooperation and operationalizes a method to evaluate the effectiveness of cooperative processes over internationally shared waters. Effective cooperation emphasizes the relational and outcome frames of cooperation while working towards equitability and sustainability. Together, the Four Frames of Cooperation and the Weighted Model of Effective Cooperation will improve the understanding of cooperation and encourage a detailed evaluation of the quality, success, and effectiveness of cooperative processes. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of water resource management, water governance, and environmental politics. It will also appeal to policymakers and professionals working in the fields of water conflict, water diplomacy, and international cooperation.

Principles For Effective Joint Bodies For Transboundary Water Cooperation Under The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes

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Author : Economic Commission for Europe
language : en
Publisher: United Nations
Release Date : 2019-05-10

Principles For Effective Joint Bodies For Transboundary Water Cooperation Under The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes written by Economic Commission for Europe and has been published by United Nations this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-10 with Political Science categories.

The Principles for Effective Joint Bodies for Transboundary Water Cooperation, presented in this publication, distil valuable lessons from the experiences of joint bodies worldwide, Parties to the Water Convention and other States, as well as other stakeholders. These experiences were gathered through an extensive consultation process under the Water Convention. At its seventh session (Budapest, 17-19 November 2015) the Meeting of the Parties to the Water Convention formally adopted the principles and encouraged countries to use them. The principles seek to facilitate the establishment and work of joint bodies and ultimately to contribute to reaching a high level of cooperation between riparian States. The principles are highly relevant in the light of the opening of the Water Convention to all United Nations Member States and can assist countries in implementing one of its main obligations.

Principles For Effective Joint Bodies For Transboundary Water Cooperation

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Author : United Nations. Economic Commission for Europe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018

Principles For Effective Joint Bodies For Transboundary Water Cooperation written by United Nations. Economic Commission for Europe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes categories.

This publication presents the Principles for Effective Joint Bodies for Transboundary Water Cooperation that were formally adopted by the Meeting of the Parties to the Water Convention at its seventh session (Budapest, 17-19 November 2015). Countries sharing transboundary waters worldwide are encouraged to make use of them when establishing new joint bodies or strengthening existing ones. The principles seek to synthesize valuable lessons from the collective experience of joint bodies for transboundary water cooperation, Parties to the Water Convention and other States, as well as other stakeholders. The principles are classified in two main categories. The first category presents principles related with the establishment of joint bodies, their structure and functions, including issues such as their tasks, their competence and mandate. The second category describes principles related with the operational aspects of joint bodies such as procedural considerations, financial and human resources.

Transboundary Hydro Governance

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Author : Jacques Ganoulis
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-06-06

Transboundary Hydro Governance written by Jacques Ganoulis and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-06 with Science categories.

Attending water security is an important challenge and a major systemic risk humanity faces in the years to come. This is due to population increase, over-consumption of water, especially in agriculture, climate change and various forms of water pollution. The issue becomes more complicated in transboundary water catchments that cover almost half of the world’s land surface, with about 60% of global river flow and 40% of the world’s population. Also, in many parts of the planet, like Saharan Africa, population depends on groundwater resources located in transboundary aquifer systems. These facts illustrate the importance of the book's subject, which is the governance of transboundary waters, both surface and groundwater. The book is written by two distinguished scientists, who, having worked in various international institutions, like UNESCO, GEF, UNEP and at the European Commission, have both an extended expertise on how to bridge the gap between science and political decision-making, which is the main factor for an effective governance of water resources. What is new in the book is the integrated analysis of transboundary governance of both surface water and groundwater, as it occurs in reality. In current literature, groundwater is still often missing for the benefit of surface water or, on the contrary, it is treated separately from surface water. The most important feature of the book is to distinguish between the real and a "good" or an effective transboundary water governance and to provide practical tools, methodologies and examples for its implementation in the field. Published timely during 2018, the book will contribute to address successfully practical problems of governance of transboundary waters that represent a very important part of our precious fresh water resources.

Progress On Transboundary Water Cooperation

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Author : Economic Commission for Europe
language : en
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
Release Date : 2021-09-14

Progress On Transboundary Water Cooperation written by Economic Commission for Europe and has been published by UNESCO Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-14 with Political Science categories.

Guide To Reporting Under The Water Convention And As A Contribution To Sdg Indicator 6 5 2

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Author : Economic Commission for Europe
language : en
Publisher: United Nations
Release Date : 2020-10-28

Guide To Reporting Under The Water Convention And As A Contribution To Sdg Indicator 6 5 2 written by Economic Commission for Europe and has been published by United Nations this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-28 with Law categories.

The guide to reporting supports countries in reporting on transboundary water cooperation for the reporting on SDG indicator 6.5.2 and under the Water Convention. The primary aim of the guide is to enhance the quality of national reports, which will ultimately strengthen their usefulness in informing decision-making and policy-making processes related to transboundary water cooperation at the national, basin or aquifer, regional and global levels. More specifically, the guide explains how the reporting template for reporting might be completed. It clarifies key terminology and provides practical examples of how certain questions might be answered. In addition, the guide offers guidance on how to organize the reporting process and how to utilize reporting to maximize its impact. The guide is therefore designed as a practical document for government experts who have the responsibility for conducting the reporting process and completing the template. The guide to reporting was formally requested (decision VIII/3) by the Meeting of the Parties to the Water Convention at its eight session (Nur-Sultan, 10-12 October 2018).

Sharing Water Sharing Benefits

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Author : Wolf, Aaron T.
language : en
Publisher: UNESCO
Release Date : 2010-06-06

Sharing Water Sharing Benefits written by Wolf, Aaron T. and has been published by UNESCO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-06 with Water resources development categories.

Transboundary Water Management

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Author : Anton Earle
language : en
Publisher: Earthscan
Release Date : 2013

Transboundary Water Management written by Anton Earle and has been published by Earthscan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Business & Economics categories.

The management of water resources across boundaries, whether sub-national or international, is one of the most difficult challenges facing water managers today. 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 between nations or states, particularly where water resources are scarce. Similarly, water based-pollution can spread across borders and create disputes and a need for sound governance.This book is the first to bring together in a concise and accessible way all of the main topics to be considered when managing transboundary waters. It will raise the awareness of practitioners of the various issues needed to be taken into account when making water management decisions and provide a practically-based overview for advanced students. The authors show clearly how vital it is to cooperate effectively over the management of shared waters to unlock their contribution to regional sustainable development. The book is largely based on a long-running and tested international training programme, run by the Stockholm International Water Institute and Ramboll Natura, and supported by the Swedish International Development Co-operation Agency (Sida), where the respective authors have presented modules on the programmes. It addresses issues not only of conflict, but also of managing power asymmetries, benefit-sharing, stakeholder participation, international water law, environmental water requirements and regional development. It will be particularly useful for those with a background in hydrology or engineering who wish to broaden their management skills.

Progress On Transboundary Water Cooperation Under The Water Convention

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Author : United Nations ECE
language : en
Publisher: United Nations
Release Date : 2019-01-14

Progress On Transboundary Water Cooperation Under The Water Convention written by United Nations ECE and has been published by United Nations this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-14 with Political Science categories.

The publication presents and analyses the findings of the first pilot reporting exercise under the Water Convention, which was carried out in 2017. Progress made in the implementation of the Convention is reviewed and summarised, together with the identification of significant trends, success, challenges and opportunities concerning transboundary water cooperation. The reporting mechanism under the Convention was formally adopted (decision VII/2) by the Meeting of the Parties to the Water Convention at its seventh session (Budapest, 17-19 November 2015).

Measuring Transboundary Water Cooperation

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Author : Saruchera, D.
language : en
Publisher: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Release Date : 2015-12-31

Measuring Transboundary Water Cooperation written by Saruchera, D. and has been published by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-31 with Business & Economics categories.

Water cooperation has received prominent focus in the post-2015 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While proposals for measuring water cooperation appear to be converging toward a small set of indicators, the degree to which these proposed indicators draw on past work is unclear. This paper mines relevant past work to generate guidance for monitoring the proposed SDG target related to transboundary water cooperation. Potential measures of water cooperation were identified, filtered and applied in three countries (Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe). Six indicators were ultimately determined as being suitable for measuring water cooperation. As the SDG process turns its focus to the selection of indicators, the indicators proposed in this paper may merit consideration