Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses

Title (French)

Convention sur le droit relatif à l'utilisation des cours d'eau internationaux à des fins autres que la navigation

Title (Spanish)

Convención sobre el derecho de los usos de los cursos de agua internacionales para fines distintos de la navegación

Title (Other)

Übereinkommen über das Recht der nichtschifffahrtlichen Nutzung internationaler Wasserläufe

Place of adoption

New York

Depository

UN United Nations

Language

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish

Entry into force

Aug 17, 2014

Subject

Sea, Water

Keyword

Data collection/reporting Environmental planning PIC-prior informed consent Pollution control Waterworks Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Alien species International relations/cooperation Water quality standards Freshwater resources management Ecosystem preservation EIA Early warning system/emergency intervention system Military activities Water users' associations Marine resources management Dispute settlement

Abstract

Objectives: To codify international law regarding non-navigational uses of international watercourses and encourage its development. Summary of provisions: This Convention is a framework Convention adopted with a view to ensuring the utilisation, development, conservation, management and protection of international watercourse and the promotion of their optimal and sustainable utilisation for present and future generations. Part I defines terms and sets the framework for the conclusion of watercourse agreements between watercourse States. Part II provides the general principles that are to guide the Parties in their utilisation of watercourses. Are included equitable and reasonable utilisation and participation, obligation not to cause significant harm to other watercourse States, obligation to co-operate, and regular exchange of readily available data and information on the conditions of the watercourse. Part III sets out a notification procedure for planned measures which have possible adverse effects on other watercourse States, and Part IV deals with, inter alia, protection and preservation of ecosystems, prevention, reduction and control of pollution, introduction of alien or new species, and protection and preservation of the marine environment. Part V further deals with harmful conditions and emergency situations, and Part VI with international watercourses and installations in time of armed conflict, data vital to national defence or security, non discrimination, and settlement of disputes.

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References - Treaties

Cited by

La Charte de l'Eau du Bassin du Niger

Treaty | Multilateral | Niamey | Apr 30, 2008

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-146761)

Tripartite Interim Agreement between the Republic of Mozambique and the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Swaziland for Co-Operation on the Protection and Sustainable Utilisation of the Water Resources of the Incomati and Maputo Watercourses

Treaty | Multilateral | Johannesburg | Aug 29, 2002

Keyword: Transboundary effects, Cultural heritage, Monitoring, Environmental planning, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Access-to-information, Water shortage/drought, Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Capacity building, Data collection/reporting, International agreement-text, Water users' associations, Dispute settlement, Water supply, Basin/catchment/watershed, Biodiversity, Sustainable development, EIA, Management/conservation, Sustainable use, River basin institution, Hydropower generation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001811)

Treaty between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Cooperation in the Field of Protection and Sustainable Development of the Dniester River Basin

Treaty | Bilateral | Rome | Nov 29, 2012

Keyword: Transboundary effects, Alien species, Erosion, EIA, Public participation, Migratory species, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Groundwater, Sustainable use, Waterworks, Public health, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, Basin/catchment/watershed, Surface water, Ecosystem preservation, Aquatic animal products, Effluent waste water/discharge, Emissions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-160050)

Other references

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