Draft Articles on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers
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The Draft Articles on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers are a set of legal principles developed to guide states in the equitable and sustainable management and protection of shared groundwater resources that cross national boundaries.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Draft Articles on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers canonical | 1 |
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Draft Articles on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers Context triple: [International Law Commission, notableWork, Draft Articles on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers]
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A.
Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes
The Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes is a United Nations legal framework that promotes cooperation and sustainable management of shared rivers, lakes, and groundwater resources across national borders.
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B.
Public Entrepreneurship: A Case Study in Ground Water Basin Management
"Public Entrepreneurship: A Case Study in Ground Water Basin Management" is Elinor Ostrom’s doctoral dissertation analyzing how local institutions and collective action can effectively govern and manage shared groundwater resources.
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C.
Theoretical and practical papers on water-bearing strata
"Theoretical and practical papers on water-bearing strata" is a significant geological work by Joseph Prestwich that analyzes the nature, behavior, and management of groundwater within permeable rock formations.
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D.
New South Wales water management framework
The New South Wales water management framework is the legislative and regulatory system that governs how water resources are allocated, used, and protected across the state of New South Wales, Australia.
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E.
Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement
The Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement is an international accord among the Great Lakes states and Canadian provinces that coordinates the protection, conservation, and management of the shared Great Lakes–St. Lawrence freshwater resources.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Draft Articles on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers Target entity description: The Draft Articles on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers are a set of legal principles developed to guide states in the equitable and sustainable management and protection of shared groundwater resources that cross national boundaries.
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A.
Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes
The Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes is a United Nations legal framework that promotes cooperation and sustainable management of shared rivers, lakes, and groundwater resources across national borders.
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B.
Public Entrepreneurship: A Case Study in Ground Water Basin Management
"Public Entrepreneurship: A Case Study in Ground Water Basin Management" is Elinor Ostrom’s doctoral dissertation analyzing how local institutions and collective action can effectively govern and manage shared groundwater resources.
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C.
Theoretical and practical papers on water-bearing strata
"Theoretical and practical papers on water-bearing strata" is a significant geological work by Joseph Prestwich that analyzes the nature, behavior, and management of groundwater within permeable rock formations.
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D.
New South Wales water management framework
The New South Wales water management framework is the legislative and regulatory system that governs how water resources are allocated, used, and protected across the state of New South Wales, Australia.
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E.
Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement
The Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement is an international accord among the Great Lakes states and Canadian provinces that coordinates the protection, conservation, and management of the shared Great Lakes–St. Lawrence freshwater resources.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
codification of international law
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draft articles ⓘ set of legal principles ⓘ |
| addresses |
dispute settlement between aquifer States
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emergency situations affecting aquifers ⓘ management of recharge and discharge zones ⓘ monitoring and data exchange ⓘ planned activities affecting aquifers ⓘ protection from pollution ⓘ rights and obligations of aquifer States ⓘ |
| adoptedBy | International Law Commission NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
ensure long-term sustainability of aquifer resources
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integrate environmental considerations into groundwater management ⓘ protect vital human needs dependent on aquifers ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
groundwater resources crossing national boundaries
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shared groundwater resources ⓘ transboundary aquifers ⓘ |
| basedOnPrinciple |
duty to cooperate
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equitable and reasonable utilization ⓘ obligation not to cause significant harm ⓘ prior notification and consultation ⓘ protection and preservation of ecosystems ⓘ sovereignty over natural resources ⓘ |
| complements | international watercourses law ⓘ |
| draftedBy | International Law Commission NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| encourages |
conclusion of specific agreements between aquifer States
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joint management mechanisms ⓘ regular exchange of data and information ⓘ |
| field |
international environmental law
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international water law ⓘ law of transboundary natural resources ⓘ |
| focusesOn | groundwater rather than surface water ⓘ |
| legalStatus |
framework for future treaty-making
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non-binding ⓘ |
| purpose |
equitable management of transboundary aquifers
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prevention of significant harm to other aquifer States ⓘ promotion of cooperation among aquifer States ⓘ protection of shared groundwater resources ⓘ sustainable management of transboundary aquifers ⓘ |
| recognizes |
importance of recharge and discharge processes
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need for scientific and technical cooperation ⓘ vulnerability of aquifers to pollution and over-exploitation ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| submittedTo | United Nations General Assembly NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedAs |
guidance for regional and bilateral aquifer agreements
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reference for state practice on transboundary groundwater ⓘ |
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Subject: Draft Articles on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers Description of subject: The Draft Articles on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers are a set of legal principles developed to guide states in the equitable and sustainable management and protection of shared groundwater resources that cross national boundaries.
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