An overview of the content and historical context of the international freshwater agreements that South Africa has entered into with neighbouring countries
| Autor: | Anthony R. Turton, Marian J. Patrick, E. J. Kistin, Anton Earle, Peter J. Ashton, Daniel Malzbender |
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| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
| Předmět: |
Economics and Econometrics
business.industry Corporate governance media_common.quotation_subject Information sharing Environmental resource management Context (language use) International trade Natural resource Negotiation Pivotal point International waters Political science Political Science and International Relations Regional integration business Law media_common |
| Zdroj: | International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics. 9:1-21 |
| ISSN: | 1573-1553 1567-9764 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10784-008-9086-2 |
| Popis: | Southern Africa is at a pivotal point in time for transboundary water cooperation. The number and extent of coverage of existing international water agreements and joint management institutions merits cautious optimism about future water management in the region. Yet, taken alone, a numerical account of water treaties reveals little about the context in which the agreements were negotiated, the nature of the rules and regulations adopted, or the influence of the agreements in addressing problems or enhancing joint governance. Drawing on a database containing all the international freshwater agreements entered into between South Africa and its neighbours since 1910, this article examines trends in the articulation of these treaties and discusses the implications of the rules and regulations they embody. Specific consideration is given to issues of information sharing, water allocation and organizations. This analysis is a first step towards understanding the impact of existing agreements, identifying opportunities for the negotiation of new treaties and enhancing existing systems. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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