Cooperation in the Law of Transboundary Water Resources

This book analyses the legal challenges facing international cooperation on water management in the twenty-first century.

List of contents

Introduction; Part I. Acknowledging Interdependence: 1. Cooperation between sovereign states; 2. Development of international water law; Part II. A General Duty to Cooperate: What Does it Mean?: 3. The duty to cooperate and concurrence of principles; 4. Informing cooperation; 5. Adoption of joint measures; Part III. Dealing with Evolving Challenges: 6. International protection of vital human water needs; 7. Emerging international cooperation on global water challenges; 8. Conclusion; Annex: consideration of cooperation in international treaties.

About the author

Christina Leb is an associate member of the Platform for International Water Law at the University of Geneva and a consultant for the World Bank focusing on transboundary water resources management and cooperation.

Summary

Experts agree that cooperation is vital if we are to solve the challenges posed to transboundary freshwater systems by climate change, population growth and growing water demand. This examination of the legal aspects of cooperation is intended for international lawyers, water practitioners, students and anyone interested in international water management.

Product details

• Authors: Christina Leb, Christina (Universite De Geneve) Leb, Leb Christina
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.11.2015
• EAN: 9781316500590
• ISBN: 978-1-316-50059-0
• No. of pages: 366
• Series: Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law; Cambridge Studies in Internati; Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Public law, administrative procedural law, constitutional procedural law; Law, LAW / Environmental, Public International Law, comparative law, Environment law, International Environmental Law, International human rights law, Energy and natural resources law