Water governance in the Mekong after the Watercourses Convention 35th ratification: Multilateral or bilateral approach?. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ibrahim, Imad Antoine
• Is Part Of: International journal of water resources development. Volume 36:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 200
• Page End: 220
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: Watercourses Convention -- multilateral treaties -- bilateral treaties -- Mekong Agreement -- international water law -- flexibility mechanisms; Water resources development -- Periodicals; Water-supply, Agricultural -- Periodicals; 333.91005
• DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2019.1636769
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0790-0627

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The possible negative consequences of changes that are occurring in the Mekong River because of development activities are raising concerns. Scholars have been wondering whether multilateral or bilateral water treaties can be used by the states sharing the river to protect their interests. Moreover, the UN Watercourses Convention's entry into force has made researchers question its potential impact on the management of shared freshwaters. This article will highlight the scenarios in which multilateral or bilateral treaties can be used to manage the Mekong River, taking into account the entry into force of the Watercourses Convention.