Strategies for Long Term Development of the Water Resources of the Country. País/Territorio Irán, República Islámica del Tipo de documento Miscelanea Fecha 2003 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Official Journal, No. 17098,8 November 2003. Materia Agua Palabra clave Manejo de recursos hídricos Derecho al agua Abastecimiento de agua Desarrollo sostenible Uso sostenible Escasez de agua/sequía Instalaciones Aguas subterráneas Aguas superficiales Aguas continentales Irrigación Agua potable Zona de conservación de aguas Captación de agua Cánon de aguas Derechos de agua Derechos humanos Área geográphica Asia, Mar Caspio, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Asia Meridional Resumen The purpose of this Strategy, which consists of 19 articles, is to regulate provisions regarding the sustainable development of national water resources. Management of the supply and demand, considering principles of sustainable use and development, land use planning in the catchment areas and cooperation between different social, economic and infrastructure sectors are main objectives of these Strategies. According to the Act, in agricultural activities, reducing consumption while increasing the efficiency is the priority. Management of water consumption and prevention of water loss in urban and rural water supply networks are priority of the existing Act in the domestic sector. In some cases, with respect to technical, sanitary and safety issues, the exchange of water with neighbouring countries is permitted. The Supreme Council for Water is the responsible authority to coordinate policies in the field of supply, distribution and consumption of water. Texto completo Farsi Página web www.dastour.ir