Principles of international water law: creating effective transboundary water resources management. (5th August 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rahaman, Muhammad Mizanur
• Is Part Of: International journal of sustainable society. Volume 1:Number 3(2009)
• Page Start: 207
• Page End: 223
• Publication Date: 2009-08-05
• Subjects: cooperation -- international water law principles -- sustainable development -- transboundary water resources management -- water conventions -- sustainability; Sustainable development -- Periodicals; Sustainability -- Periodicals; Human ecology -- Periodicals; Environmental responsibility -- Periodicals; Sustainable agriculture -- Periodicals; 304.2805
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1756-2538

Abstract

This article summarises the principles of international water law related to transboundary water resources management and analyses to what extent these principles are incorporated in recent international conventions and treaties. The study reveals that principle of equitable and reasonable utilisation, obligation not to cause significant harm, principles of cooperation, information exchange, notification, consultation and peaceful settlement of disputes are widely acknowledged by modern international conventions, agreements and treaties. These principles could facilitate effective transboundary water resources management involving riparian countries of shared watercourses and hence, promote sustainable development around the world.