UN Watercourses Convention
Article Catalogue
Article 1: Scope of the Present Convention
Article 2: Use of Terms
Article 3: Watercourse Agreements
Article 4: Parties to Watercourses Agreements
Article 5: Factors relevant to equitable and reasonable utilisation
Article 6: Factors relevant to equitable and reasonable utilisation
Article 7: Obligation Not to Cause Significant Harm
Article 8: General Obligation to Cooperate
Article 9: Regular Exchange of Data and Information
Article 10: Relationship Between Different Kinds of Uses
Article 11: Information Concerning Planned Measures
Article 12: Notification Concerning Planned Measures with Possible Adverse Effects
Article 13: Period for Reply to Notification
Article 14: Obligations of the Notifying State During the Period for Reply
Article 15: Reply to Notification
Article 16: Absence of Reply to Notification
Article 17: Consultations and Negotiations Concerning Planned Measures
Article 18: Procedures in the Absence of Notification
Article 19: Urgent Implementation of Planned Measures
Article 20: Protection and Preservation of Ecosystems
Article 21: Prevention, Reduction and Control of Pollution
Article 22: Introduction of Alien or New Species
Article 23: Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment
Article 24: Management
Article 25: Regulation
Article 26: Installations
Article 27: Prevention and Mitigation of Harmful Conditions
Article 28: Emergency Situations
Article 29: International Watercourses and Installations in time of Armed Conflict
Article 30: Indirect Procedures
Article 31: Data and Information Vital to National Defence or Security
Article 32: Non-discrimination
Article 33: Settlement of Disputes
Article 34: Signature
Article 35: Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Accession
Article 36: Entry into Force
Article 37: Authentic Texts
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THE CONVENTION
What Does The Convention Say?
Background and Introduction
Introduction
Using this Guide
The UNWC Global Initiative
Additional Reading
Part I - Scope
Article 1:
Scope of the Present Convention
Article 2:
Use of Terms
Article 3:
Watercourse Agreements
Article 4:
Parties to watercourse agreements
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Part II - General Principles
Article 5:
Equitable and reasonable utilisation and participation
Article 6:
Factors relevant to equitable and reasonable utilisation
Article 7:
Obligation Not to Cause Significant Harm
Article 8:
General obligation to cooperate
Article 9:
Regular Exchange of Data
Article 10:
Relationship Between Different Kinds of Uses
Quiz
Part III - Planned Measures
Article 11:
Information Concerning Planned Measures
Article 12:
Notification Concerning Planned Measures with Possible Adverse Effects
Article 13:
Period for Reply to Notification
Article 14:
Obligations of the Notifying State During the Period for Reply
Article 15:
Reply to Notification
Article 16:
Absence of Reply to Notification
Article 17:
Consultations and Negotiations Concerning Planned Measures
Article 18:
Procedures in the Absence of Notification
Article 19:
Urgent Implementation of Planned Measures
Quiz
Part IV - Protection, Preservation and Management
Article 20:
Protection and Preservation of Ecosystems
Article 21:
Prevention, Reduction and Control of Pollution
Article 22:
Introduction of Alien or New Species
Article 23:
Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment
Article 24:
Management
Article 25:
Regulation
Article 26:
Installations
Quiz
Part V - Harmful Conditions & Emergency Situations
Article 27:
Prevention and Mitigation of Harmful Conditions
Article 28:
Emergency Situations
Quiz
Part VI - Miscellaneous Provisions
Article 29:
International Watercourses and Installations in time of Armed Conflict
Article 30:
Indirect Procedures
Article 31:
Data and Information Vital to National Defence or Security
Article 32:
Non-discrimination
Article 33:
Settlement of Disputes
Quiz
Part VII - Final Clauses
Article 34:
Signature
Article 35:
Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Accession
Article 36:
Entry into Force
Article 37:
Authentic Texts
Quiz
IMPORTANCE
Why Is The Convention Important?
GLOBAL RELEVANCE
UNWC's Relevance Around The World
Resources
Information & Media
Article 10
10.2 Application
10.2.1 Unsustainable scenario
10.2.2 Protection vital human needs scenario
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Theories of Resource Allocation
Part II
General Principles
Article 5:
Equitable and reasonable utilisation and participation
Article 6:
Factors relevant to equitable and reasonable utilisation
Article 7:
Obligation Not to Cause
Significant Harm
Article 8:
General obligation to cooperate
Article 9:
Regular Exchange of Data
Article 10:
Relationship Between Different Kinds of Uses
10.1
Commentary
10.1.1
Vital human needs
10.1.2
The human right to water
10.2
Application
10.2.1
Unsustainable scenario
10.2.2
Protection vital human needs...
10.3
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