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Regulation of Shared Water Resources in International Law
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Seyed Reza Ehsanpour    |
| Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, University of Shahed, Tehran, Iran. (Corresponding Author) |
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Background and Aim: Water, as a vital resource for the survival of humans and other living organisms, has become one of the primary global challenges in the contemporary world. In light of climate change and the growing demand for water, this article examines the regulations governing shared water resources in international law. In particular, it focuses on analyzing the 1997 United Nations Convention on the management of international waters and the challenges inherent in managing shared water resources.
Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive study.
Ethical Considerations: All ethical principles governing research have been observed in the presentation of this Translation.
Findings: The study reveals that the 1997 Convention primarily concentrates on the management of the needs of riparian states, while giving insufficient attention to crucial issues such as environmental sustainability and the long-term preservation of water resources. Moreover, existing treaties among riparian states, particularly those between India and Bangladesh, lack long-term plans for improving the quality and quantity of water resources. The paper concludes that there is a critical need to shift the approach from "needs management" to "resource management."
Conclusion: The findings clearly indicate that international law must move towards sustainable water resource management. Additionally, the 1997 Convention needs revision in order to serve as a comprehensive framework for the fair and efficient use of shared water resources. It is suggested that the international community should develop new tools and mechanisms to address the challenges of managing shared water resources effectively and equitably.
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| Keywords: Shared Water Resources, International Law, 1997 Convention, Water Resource Management, Sustainability, International Treaties. |
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Received: 2022/09/6 | Revised: 2022/11/8 | Accepted: 2022/11/16 | Published: 2022/12/22
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