Quantitative Analysis Of Non Cooperative Transboundary River Basins
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Quantitative Analysis Of Non Cooperative Transboundary River Basins
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Author : Nicolas Avisse
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Quantitative Analysis Of Non Cooperative Transboundary River Basins written by Nicolas Avisse and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with categories.
Sharing waters in a transboundary river basin is challenging, especially when there is no tradition of cooperation between riparian countries in other, non water-related, issues such as trade. Moreover, as water resources are being developed and climate change is a new source of risk, the lack of shared information on hydrological flows and human/institutional decisions on resources management implies that it is increasingly difficult to distinguish between natural and anthropogenic factors affecting a flow regime. Attempts to retrieve hydrological data in hardly accessible areas have successfully been made using remote sensing. But the use of this technique for water systems modeling efforts, and particularly for characterizing infrastructure or understand water user behaviors, remains challenging as it requires extensive on-the-ground observations and interactions with water resources managers. The scope of most modeling techniques is also limited by their inability to handle the multiplicity of institutions dealing with water, or the impact of their specific and often competing interests on water resources. For decades, this lack of detailed data and suitable modeling techniques has led many studies on non-cooperatively managed international river basins to remain qualitative or conceptual, and has therefore frustrated policy makers for not being able to independently understand and quantify the causes of hydrological changes. In the Yarmouk River basin, for example, which is shared between Syria, Jordan and Israel, the annual outflow now corresponds to less than 15% of that of pre-development era, despite the signature of bilateral agreements between Syria and Jordan (1987), and between Jordan and Israel (1994). This state of affairs has led riparian countries to develop their own, contested, narratives regarding the collapse of the Yarmouk flow. Taking the Yarmouk basin as a case-study, this Ph.D. thesis consequently aims at quantitatively analyzing past hydrological changes in non-cooperatively managed, institutionally complex, over-built, transboundary river basins. This objective goes through two main research activities: (i) the monitoring of small reservoirs' storage in inaccessible areas, as a start to characterize a multi-reservoir system; and (ii) the simulation and analysis of scenarios to quantitatively study changes in a river basin. Results reveal that the contributions of natural and anthropogenic factors to explain the decline of the Yarmouk flows can be identified and then assessed using remote sensing, multi-agent simulation, and scenario analysis.
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.
Twenty Eighth International Congress On Large Dams Vingt Huiti Me Congr S International Des Grands Barrages
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Author : ICOLD / CIGB
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2025-05-08
Twenty Eighth International Congress On Large Dams Vingt Huiti Me Congr S International Des Grands Barrages written by ICOLD / CIGB and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-08 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) held its 28th International Congress in Chengdu, China (16 May – 23 May 2025). The proceedings of the congress focussed on four main questions (Questions108-111): 1. Dams and reservoirs for climate change adaptation; 2. Dams and levees fit for the future; 3. Safety of dams and levees facing extreme hydrological events, and 4. Earthquake performance and safety of dams. The book thoroughly discusses these questions and is indispensable for academics, engineers and professionals involved or interested in engineering, hydraulic engineering, and related disciplines. La Commission Internationale des Grands Barrages (CIGB) a tenu son 28e Congrès International à Chengdu, Chine (16 mai - 23 mai 2025). Les actes du congrès portent sur quatre questions (Questions 108-111) principales : 1. Barrages et réservoirs: adaptation aux changements climatiques; 2. Des barrages et des digues prêts pour l’avenir; 3. Sécurité des barrages et des digues lors des évènements météorologiques extrêmes, et 4. Performance sismique et sécurité des barrages. Le livre traite en profondeur de ces questions et est indispensable pour les universitaires, les ingénieurs et les professionnels impliqués ou intéressés par l'ingénierie, l'ingénierie hydraulique et les disciplines connexes.
The Role Of Law In Transboundary River Basin Disputes
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Author : Chukwuebuka Edum
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-12-22
The Role Of Law In Transboundary River Basin Disputes written by Chukwuebuka Edum and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-22 with Law categories.
This book examines the role legal rules play in the resolution of disputes in transboundary river basins. When states fail to resolve disputes over shared water resources, many cast such failures on inadequate or ineffective legal rules. With this view in mind, this book examines the role that legal rules do, and can, play in aiding the peaceful settlement of disputes and furthering cooperation between different parties. Building on the interactional theory of law, this book formulates three analytical frameworks: the effect of norm-generating processes, the effects of water-related agreements and/ or arrangements in the basins, and the effect of international water. It uses these frameworks to assess the role of law in the processes of cooperation and peaceful settlement of disputes on transboundary river basin by drawing on four illustrative case studies: the Jordan River Basin, the Nile River Basin, the Mekong River Basin, and the Indus River Basin. In doing so, this book presents a unique perspective on the multi-functional role of legal rules in those processes. Tapping into the global discussion on water security and water-related conflicts, this book stimulates readers to explore broader or interdisciplinary perspectives for understanding water-related issues. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars interested in water resource management, water law, environmental politics, conflict resolution, and sustainable development more generally.
Understanding Transboundary Rivers Conflict And Cooperation
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Author : Imtiyaz Ahmad Malik
language : en
Publisher: Sankalp Publication
Release Date : 2021-10-22
Understanding Transboundary Rivers Conflict And Cooperation written by Imtiyaz Ahmad Malik and has been published by Sankalp Publication this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-22 with Education categories.
: In a world facing a growing water crisis, conflicts regarding water sharing and environmental issues are expected to grow, especially in transboundary river basins, where 40% of the world's population lives. This book represents one of the first attempts to bring together methodologies and analytical tools from socio-economic, international policy, engineering, and water management specialists dealing with transboundary water resources. This book will appeal to professionals involved in the various aspects of transboundary river basin co-operation, both on strategic and operational levels, but also to the academic community concerned with the study of transboundary river basin or water management. It will also be an important source for graduate students in (transboundary) river basin management.
Negotiating For Water Resources
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Author : Andrea Haefner
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2016-10-04
Negotiating For Water Resources written by Andrea Haefner and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-04 with Political Science categories.
Over 90 per cent of the world population lives in countries that share a river basin with others. Freshwater resources are scarce and different nations, actors and users compete for limited resources in transboundary river basins; often conflicting with each other. Water is a resource with no substitute: it cannot be secured in sufficiently large quantities through long-distance trade deals; and, due to the interconnectivity of the hydrological system, the actions of one country in its water management have a direct bearing on the interests of neighbouring countries. For instance, in the Mekong River Basin, current hydropower and navigation developments in certain countries impact on traditional sources of income such as fisheries, and rice production in others. These kinds of changes in water use have given rise to conflict between countries in that region and others, but have also led, in some cases, to greater cooperation. The past few decades have seen a number of new agreements about the sharing of river resources and cooperation between riparian states. Negotiating for Water Resources explores the drivers of conflict and cooperation between states in transnational river basins. Drawing on extensive fieldwork and interviews on the Mekong, Danube and La Plata River Basins, the book provides a three level analysis across three case studies, including the regional framework (EU, ASEAN and Mercosur), the River Basin Organisations (ICPDR, MRC and CIC) and the micro-level. The key question of the book is: To what extent do power asymmetries prevent or inhibit cooperation between riparian states over water resources? This is linked to the question of how institutions contribute to mitigate competition for natural resources and how states interact in a multilateral arena. Overall, the book argues that cooperation in transboundary river basins is possible even where there are asymmetric power relations, challenging realist assumptions about competition and conflict over resources.
Transboundary Water Politics In The Developing World
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Author : Naho Mirumachi
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-03-05
Transboundary Water Politics In The Developing World written by Naho Mirumachi and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-05 with Nature categories.
This book examines the political economy that governs the management of international transboundary river basins in the developing world. These shared rivers are the setting for irrigation, hydropower and flood management projects as well as water transfer schemes. Often, these projects attempt to engineer the river basin with deep political, socio-economic and environmental implications. The politics of transboundary river basin management sheds light on the challenges concerning sustainable development, water allocation and utilization between sovereign states. Advancing conceptual thinking beyond simplistic analyses of river basins in conflict or cooperation, the author proposes a new analytical framework. The Transboundary Waters Interaction NexuS (TWINS) examines the coexistence of conflict and cooperation in riparian interaction. This framework highlights the importance of power relations between basin states that determine negotiation processes and institutions of water resources management. The analysis illustrates the way river basin management is framed by powerful elite decision-makers, combined with geopolitical factors and geographical imaginations. In addition, the book explains how national development strategies and water resources demands have a significant role in shaping the intensities of conflict and cooperation at the international level. The book draws on detailed case studies from the Ganges River basin in South Asia, the Orange–Senqu River basin in Southern Africa and the Mekong River basin in Southeast Asia, providing key insights on equity and power asymmetry applicable to other basins in the developing world.
Looking Beyond The Horizon
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Author : William R. Sutton
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2013-04-04
Looking Beyond The Horizon written by William R. Sutton and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-04 with Business & Economics categories.
The risks and opportunities of climate change for agriculture can be effectively dealt only by aligning policies, developing institutional capabilities, and investing in infrastructure and farms, as per the experiences of Albania, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, and Uzbekistan.
International Encyclopedia Of Geography 15 Volume Set
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Author : Noel Castree
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2017-03-20
International Encyclopedia Of Geography 15 Volume Set written by Noel Castree and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-20 with Science categories.
Zweifelsohne das Referenzwerk zu diesem weitgefächerten und dynamischen Fachgebiet. The International Encyclopedia of Geograph ist das Ergebnis einer einmaligen Zusammenarbeit zwischen Wiley und der American Association of Geographers (AAG), beleuchtet und definiert Konzepte, Forschung und Techniken in der Geographie und zugehörigen Fachgebieten. Die Enzyklopädie ist als Online-Ausgabe und 15-bändige farbige Printversion erhältlich. Unter der Mitarbeit einer Gruppe von Experten aus aller Welt ist ein umfassender und fundierter Überblick über die Geographie in allen Erdteilen entstanden. - Enthält mehr als 1.000 Einträge zwischen 1.000 und 10.000 Wörtern, die verständlich in grundlegende Konzepte einführen, komplexe Themen erläutern und Informationen zu geographischen Gesellschaften aus aller Welt enthalten. - Entstanden unter der Mitarbeit von mehr als 900 Wissenschaftlern aus über 40 Ländern und bietet damit einen umfassenden und fundierten Überblick über die Geographie in allen Erdteilen. - Deckt das Fachgebiet umfassend ab und berücksichtigt auch die Richtungen Humangeographie, Physikalische Geographie, geographische Informationswissenschaften und -systeme, Erdwissenschaften und Umweltwissenschaften. - Führt interdisziplinäre Sichtweisen zu geographischen Themen und Verfahren zusammen, die auch für die Sozialwissenschaften, Geisteswissenschaften, Naturwissenschaften und Medizin von Interesse sind. - Printausgabe durchgängig in Farbe mit über 1.000 Illustrationen und Fotos. - Online-Ausgabe wird jährlich aktualisiert.
Water Governance Decentralization In Sub Saharan Africa
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Author : Joao Mutondo
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-02-12
Water Governance Decentralization In Sub Saharan Africa written by Joao Mutondo and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-12 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book is about the process of water management decentralization in African countries, which is seen as a means of advancing river basin management at the lowest appropriate level. There are very different stages of implementing decentralization in practice. This called for research aiming to understand the following questions: (i) why do some water agencies succeed more than others? (ii) What are the variables involved in such reform process? (iii) which variables have a positive or a negative impact on the implementation of decentralization processes? (iv) Which variables could be affected by policy interventions, and how? This study aimed to answer these questions through the following objectives: (i) analyze the factors that have potentially affected the results of decentralization process in SSA basins, and (ii) analyze the performance of decentralization process in SSA basins. Qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. The main findings are that water scarcity is a major stimulus to reform; water user associations, if not well prepared and trained, may deter the decentralization process; and being part of an existing treaty over an international basin helps foster the process. Conditions improving decentralization performance include: scarcity of water resources, longer period of implementation, bottom-up creation, and appropriate budgetary support.