Kistin, E.J. and Ashton, P.J. and Earle, A. and et al, . (2009) An overview of the content and historical context of the international freshwater agreements that South Africa has entered into with neighbouring countries. International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics , 9 (1). pp. 1-21.
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Abstract
Southern Africa is at a pivotal point in time for transboundary water cooperation. The number and extent of coverage of existing international water agreements and joint management institutions merits cautious optimism about future water management in the region. Yet, taken alone, a numerical account of water treaties reveals little about the context in which the agreements were negotiated, the nature of the rules and regulations adopted, or the influence of the agreements in addressing problems or enhancing joint governance. Drawing on a database containing all the international freshwater agreements entered into between South Africa and its neighbours since 1910, this article examines trends in the articulation of these treaties and discusses the implications of the rules and regulations they embody. Specific consideration is given to issues of information sharing, water allocation and organizations. This analysis is a first step towards understanding the impact of existing agreements, identifying opportunities for the negotiation of new treaties and enhancing existing systems.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | The authors thank the Water Research Commission of South Africa for funding the initial study (Project K5/1515) into South Africa’s transboundary water treaties, and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research for funding research on shared river basins and aquifers in southern Africa. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Conflict, Cooperation, Transboundary water, Treaty law, Regional integration. |
| Author Affiliation: | Department of International Development, St. John’s College, Oxford University, Oxford, OX1 3JP, UK |
| Subjects: | Social Sciences Environmental Science > Natural Resources |
| Divisions: | General |
| Depositing User: | Mr Balakrishna Garadasu |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Mar 2013 14:31 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Mar 2013 14:31 |
| Official URL: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10784-008-9086-2 |
| URI: | http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/9792 |
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