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Water and the Law - Towards Sustainability

Author
Kidd M., Feris L., Murombo T., Iza A.
Date
2014
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-089169)
Publisher | Place of publication
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd | Cheltenham, U.K.
ISBN
978-1-78347-960-3
Pages
416 p.
Document type
Monography/book
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Water
Keyword
International relations/cooperation Human rights Freshwater resources management Sustainable development Governance
Abstract

Water and the Law examines the critical relationship between law and the management of water resources in the context of ensuring environmental sustainability. It highlights the central importance of integrated water resources management and cooperation in achieving sustainability. The book considers two broad themes that are critical for life on Earth: how law can contribute to the sustainability of water itself and how the law’s regulation of water can contribute to the sustainability of life - both human life as well as that of other species in their natural environment. The expert contributors highlight that current approaches to water governance embrace integrated water resources management and appreciation of the holistic nature of the hydrological cycle. In addition to the recognition of the nature of water, there is also an apparent need for addressing water concerns in a cooperative manner. Capturing the complexities and challenges of protecting water as a resource on the one hand and utilizing it as a service on the other, this thought-provoking book will prove a valuable resource for researchers and students of both water law, and the nexus of environmental law with human rights.

Website
www.e-elgar.co.uk