A 'Stepped Approach' to Disputes on International Watercourses

Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-90-04-73676-4
Verlag: Brill

Buch, Englisch, Band 13, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: International Water Law Series

With increasing global pressure on scarce international water resources, the importance of dispute avoidance and resolution at the international level cannot be understated. A 'Stepped Approach' to Disputes on International Watercourses explores a conceptual and practical framework for addressing these complex challenges, presenting a structured, multi-faceted approach that integrates technical expertise, diplomatic negotiations, and, when necessary, binding adjudication. Drawing on a broad analysis of 225 international watercourse agreements, it puts forward a ‘stepped approach’ as an important tool that can foster cooperation, prevent conflicts, and ensure the equitable and sustainable use of our shared water resources.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Denoon, Riley T

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationales Zivilprozess- und Schiedsverfahrensrecht
• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Umweltrecht

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents

Acknowledgements

List of Tables

Terms

Introduction

Methodology

1 Disputes and the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses 1 Increasing Water Stress and Conflict 2 The Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses 3 Inter-State Dispute Resolution Regarding the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses

2 Disputes at a ‘Technical Level’ 1 A ‘Technical Level’? 2 Why Are ‘Technical Level’ Mechanisms Important or Useful in the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses? 3 When Should ‘Technical Level’ Be Applied? 4 Technical ‘Step’ in a ‘Stepped Approach’ to Disputes in the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses in Practice

3 A ‘Stepped Approach’ to Disputes Regarding the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses 1 What Is a ‘Stepped Approach’ to Disputes in the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses? 2 A ‘Stepped Approach’ to International Watercourse Disputes in Treaty Practice 3 Why a ‘Stepped Approach’ to Disputes Is Important in the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses 4 Importance of a ‘Stepped Approach’ to Disputes, in Recent International Cases

4 Conclusions

Appendix A: Table of Treaties Examined

Appendix B: Table of Cases

Appendix C: Table of Treaties and Other Instruments

Bibliography

Über Autor(innen)

Riley T. Denoon, J.S.D., is a Canadian barrister and solicitor with a Doctorate in International Law. His work focuses on transboundary watercourses, international environmental law, and dispute resolution. He served as a legal advisor before the International Court of Justice.