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.
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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