Title: Principles of international water law: creating effective transboundary water resources management

Authors: Muhammad Mizanur Rahaman

Addresses: Water and Development Research Group, Helsinki University of Technology, Tietotie 1E, PO Box 5200, Espoo, Fin 02015 HUT, Finland

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.

Keywords: cooperation; international water law principles; sustainable development; transboundary water resources management; water conventions; sustainability.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSSOC.2009.027620

International Journal of Sustainable Society, 2009 Vol.1 No.3, pp.207 - 223

Published online: 04 Aug 2009 *

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