Transboundary Water Law
/ˌtrænzbɑːnˈdɛri ˈwɔːtər lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of international law governing the rights and obligations of states regarding shared water bodies crossing political boundaries.
Transboundary water law seeks to manage and protect rivers that flow through multiple countries.
- (n.) Legal framework addressing cooperation, dispute resolution, and sustainable use of cross-border water resources.
Countries negotiated transboundary water law to resolve conflicts over the shared river basin.
Forms
- transboundary water law
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Commentary
Transboundary water law is inherently interdisciplinary, balancing sovereignty, equitable use, and environmental concerns in shared water governance.
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