Conflict and cooperation over water in the Aral Sea Basin

Article Abstract:

Interstate conflicts over water are most likely to occur in the arid and semi-arid regions, where there is an increasing demand for scarce freshwater supplies to meet the needs of the growing population. However, transboundary water resources offer an opportunity for interstate cooperation to collectively benefit from the available water sources. Transboundary disputes over the Aral Basin in Central Asia prompted the ministers of water supply from the riparian states to sign an agreement which will resolve these conflicts. International mediation has played a major role in conflict resolution.

Usage, International mediation, Aral Sea, Interstate agreements, Interstate controversies

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Water conflicts in the Western United States

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Water development and use in Western US had been a source of major conflicts, which are attributed to the water deficiency problem in areas west of the 100th meridian. California's water conflicts stem from insufficient water supply as a result of competing uses. A major disagreement between urban and agricultural interests has been raised, with the success of the environmentalists' anti-water development projects. The federal water marketing legislation in relation to the Central Valley Project has been supported by urban agencies and has drawn criticisms from agricultural communities.

California, Municipal water supply, Water use, Water-supply, Agricultural, Agricultural water supply

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Cooperation and conflict in the Mekong River Basin

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Many conceptualized projects for the economic development of the Mekong River Basin have been given attention after the end of the Indochina Wars. These projects are undertaken in the six riparian Mekong states which include China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. International agencies such as the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the United Nations Development Program are in the forefront of the projects in terms of funding. Cooperation between participating governments is essential to realize the goals for economic development.

China, Economic aspects, Thailand, Economic development, International relations, Myanmar, Laos, Mekong River

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