Informations et ressources scientifiques
sur le développement des zones arides et semi-arides

 International Conference on Challenges and New Directions in Transboundary Aquifers Management

• Paris, France 6-8 December 2010

 Organisation

UNESCO IHP and IGCP Programmes, IAH and UNEP-DELC

 Objectives of the Conference

Presentation and delivery of the results and outputs of the first Phase of the ISARM programme. These results will assist in the design of the ISARM-II Programme.
Bringing together leading transboundary aquifer management experts to discuss concepts and approaches for sound management under various settings, covering both developed and developing countries.
Exchange of ideas for new directions in transboundary aquifer management, as well as drawing recommen - dations for the formulation of new strategies and implementation elements such as guidelines and educational tools.
Consider the contribution of international law principles to the sustainable management of transboundary aquifers and the dependent ecosystems.
Consider legal and institutional advances and issues arising from contemporary practices of States crystallized in treaties agreements and other legal instruments of cooperation.

 Conference Topics

• 1 Global overviews of transboundary aquifer systems Regional inventories and case studies - Sharing data and information.
• 2 Managing transboundary tquifers : Challenges and opportunities Lessons learnt and best practices.
• 3 Building capacities and strengthening institutions Legal and institutional advances - Regional agencies and organizations - Multilateral agreements, interstate cooperation, training, education and technical assistance needs - Water law and environmental concerns - Globalization and virtual water flow.
• 4 Strengthening cooperation Benefits of cooperation and impacts of conflicts : techniques for conflicts anticipation, prevention mediation, negotiation and resolution.

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