Experiences, Success Stories, and Lessons Learnt from the Implementation of the Water Law Framework Directive in the Souss-Massa River Basin

2016 ◽  
pp. 303-333
Author(s):  
E. El Mahdad ◽  
L. Ouhajou ◽  
M. El Fasskaoui ◽  
A. Aslikh ◽  
A. Nghira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Water Law ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
Lessons Learnt

scholarly journals Problems of Definitions in International Water Law

2017 ◽  
pp. 133-138
Author(s):  
Юлия Случевская ◽  
Yuliya Sluchevskaya
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Drainage Basin ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Water Law ◽  
International Rivers ◽  
Transboundary Waters ◽  
International Water Law ◽  
International Water ◽  
International River

The article studies one of the basic definitions of International Water Law – “transboundary waters”. It is noted the altered priorities of the use of water resources as well as new methods used in the natural sciences, especially in the hydrology, have an impact on the content of this definition. It is investigated the correlation of such definitions as “transboundary waters”, “transboundary watercourses”, “international watercourses”, “international river basin”, “international drainage basin”, “international rivers”, “international lakes”. It is analyzed sources of international water law, which was elaborated terminology and definitions, it is traced their evolution. The author points out the following features of the definition “transboundary waters”: 1) these include surface water and groundwater; 2) they cross the border between two or more states are located on boundaries; 3) the use of transboundary waters affects the interests of two or more states; 4) the special legal regulation of their use (the doctrine of absolute sovereignty over water resources are located within of boundaries of the state; the doctrine of belonging of transboundary waters to all states of the international drainage basin; the doctrine of optimal development of the river basin; the doctrine of limited sovereignty; the doctrine of the priority); 5) specific requirements for the protection of ecosystems of transboundary waters; 6) the large conflict potential in use of water resources.

scholarly journals The Legitimacy of Dam Development in International Watercourses: A Case Study of the Harirud River Basin

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 247-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Nagheeby ◽  
Mehdi Piri D. ◽  
Michael Faure
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Water Law ◽  
Transboundary Water ◽  
Legal Norms ◽  
Water Cooperation ◽  
International Water Law ◽  
International Water ◽  
Transboundary Water Cooperation

AbstractThis article examines the international legitimacy of unilateral dam development in an international watercourse from the perspective of international water law. Drawing upon technical analysis over the Harirud River Basin, the article discusses probable negative impacts of unilateral dam development in Afghanistan on downstream Iran and Turkmenistan. Competing claims are analyzed to assess emerging transboundary damage under customary international water law. Applying these insights to the case study, this article explores how legal norms and principles can contribute to transboundary water cooperation. It investigates how equitable and reasonable utilization, as required by the United Nations Watercourse Convention, could be reached and whether current activities are in conformity with international norms. Based on this analysis and in the light of international customary law, the article questions the compatibility of unilateral control and capture of water resources in Afghanistan, particularly through the Salma Dam, with ‘equitable and reasonable utilization’ and ‘no significant harm’ rules. The article also argues that building the Salma Dam results in significant transboundary harm to downstream states. Hence, such harm could be considered as significant transboundary damage. Conclusions point to an understanding of water law as a form of institutional guidance in order to provide a transparent setting for transboundary water cooperation among riparian states.

De la delimitación de las demarcaciones hidrográficas: errores y contradicciones

2011 ◽  
pp. 271-304
Author(s):  
Isabel GALLEGO CÓRCOLES
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Water Framework Directive ◽  
River Basin ◽  
River Basins ◽  
Water Law ◽  
Sustainable Resource Management ◽  
Distribution Of Power ◽  
Spanish Model ◽  
Model Water

LABURPENA: Espainiako Zuzenbidea Uraren Zuzentarau Markora egokitzeko prozesua asko ari da atzeratzen. Espainiako Zuzenbidean arroen araberako kudeaketa-irizpideak badu tradiziorik; hori horrela izanik, harrigarria dirudi plangintza- eremuak mugatzeak horrelako zailtasun larriak ematea. Zailtasun horien atzean, ordea, Estatuaren eta autonomia erkidegoen arteko botere-banaketaren arteko barne-kontraesanak daude, uraren kudeaketari dagokionez. Uren Legearen Testu Bategina koherentziaz aplikatu ezin denez, zenbait konponbide heterogeneo ari dira sortzen; horietako batzuek, ordea, nekez izango dute tokirik Konstituzioan, uraren kudeaketa jasangarriari traba egiten baitiote, bai ingurumenaren aldetik, bai gizartearen ikuspegia aintzat hartuta. RESUMEN: La transposición de la Directiva Marco de Aguas a Derecho español se está realizando con notable retraso. Y en este punto, resulta sorprendente que siendo el principio de gestión por cuencas tradicional en Derecho español, ya la mera delimitación de los ámbitos de planificación esté suponiendo graves dificultades. En realidad, tras estas dificultades lo que se esconde una acumulación de contradicciones internas en el reparto de poder entre el Estado y Comunidades Autónomas en el ámbito de la gestión hidrológica. Ante la incapacidad de aplicar de forma coherente el Texto Refundido de la Ley de Aguas, están surgiendo una serie de soluciones heterogéneas, algunas de las cuales de difícil encaje constitucional, que entorpecen una gestión sostenible del recurso tanto social como ambientalmente. ABSTRACT: Spain has not complied with the timetable established in the Water Framework Directive. Difficulties have started with the establishment of river basin districts. And this is surprising, because, according to the Spanish model, water management must be done in the natural framework of river basins. Furthermore, in fact, these difficulties what is left is an accumulation of internal contradictions in the distribution of power between the State and Autonomous Regions in the field of water management. Given the inability to consistently apply the Water Law, heterogeneous solutions are emerging, some of which doubtfully constitutional, that hinder the sustainable resource management both socially and environmentally.

The 2002 Water Law: its impacts on river basin management in China

Water Policy ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 345-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dajun Shen
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
River Basins ◽  
River Basin Management ◽  
Large River ◽  
Water Law ◽  
Basin Management ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Management Participation ◽  
Management Institutions

Modern river basin management techniques are gaining popularity in China to effectively manage increasingly vulnerable water resources. China has several large river basins, with a variety of resource conditions and development challenges. River basins in China are facing aggravated water pollution, and development and management issues. In dealing with these issues, and in line with the evolution of modern concepts of river basin management, the 2002 Water Law of People's Republic of China for the first time defines river basin management institutions and functions, the legal status of river basin management organizations in China, and strengthens the administrative rights of river basin management organizations. However, although it is a good beginning, it is far from perfect. There are still several key issues which need to be addressed in the future, such as: function clarification, relationships between river basin management and jurisdictional management, participation, and coordination and integration of natural resources management.

Is the EU WFD suitable to support IWRM planning in non-European countries? Lessons learnt from the introduction of IWRM and River Basin Management in Mongolia

2017 ◽  
Vol 75 ◽  
pp. 28-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonja Heldt ◽  
Jean Carlo Rodríguez-de-Francisco ◽  
Ines Dombrowsky ◽  
Christian K. Feld ◽  
Daniel Karthe
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
River Basin Management ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Basin Management ◽  
Lessons Learnt ◽  
The Eu

IWRM in a country under rapid transition: lessons learnt from the Kharaa River Basin, Mongolia

2014 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 681-695 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Karthe ◽  
Sonja Heldt ◽  
Annabelle Houdret ◽  
Dietrich Borchardt
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Lessons Learnt ◽  
Rapid Transition

scholarly journals Comparison and Contrast of Islamic Water Management Principles with International Water Law Principles: A Case Study of Helmand River Basin

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Najibullah Loodin ◽  
Aaron Wolf
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Water Law ◽  
International Water Law ◽  
International Water ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Enforcement Mechanisms ◽  
Water Tension ◽  
Role Of Religion

Considering the negative impacts of climate changes along with the rapid increase in population in Islamic dominated states, e.g., the Middle East, water tension among upstream and downstream states is increasing. Despite the importance of water management in Islamic culture, the role of religion has been under-valued and under-emphasized by the scholars. The paper has sought to compare and contrast Islamic water management principles (IWMP) with international water law principles (IWLP). The findings from this analysis show not only that IWMP are in conformity with IWLP, but that in many cases, IWMP can be more effective. For instance, where international water accords between riparian states of a shared river basin are poorly developed and lack enforcement mechanisms under IWLP, those upstream states can abuse their geographical locations depriving those downstream-ers. In contrast, IWMPs stress the equitable and reasonable use of water resources among upstream and downstream users of a shared watercourse. Moreover, although IWLPs emphasize the conservation and preservation of ecosystems and the environment at the basin level, the inter-basin states especially those upstream can pose significant harm to the ecosystems. On the other side, Islam as the religion of peace, has placed much emphasis on the preservation of nature. For example, the verse, “.... And waste not by excess, for Allah loves not the wasters” [Quran, 7:31], illustrates the importance of the sustainable use of water and the environment. It is argued that if Islamic Water Management Principles are incorporated into the management instrument of Islamic States, the issue of equitable and sustainable use of water among Muslim-dominated riparian states (e.g., Iran, Afghanistan, etc.) will be solved.

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