The International Water Law Academy seeks to act as a hub of research and a community of scholars and practitioners. One aspect of this is the promotion of rigorous and analytical research, as well as research dissemination. In light of this, we have compiled the following research resources. These living documents, made entirely from publicly available information, will be occasionally updated as more information becomes available.
1. Bibliography of Research on China’s Transboundary Water Law and Policy
A list of research related to China’s transboundary water law and policy. Although this is not a complete list, it is aimed at assisting those researching the area in identifying new and relevant research.
2. List of China’s Transboundary Water Agreements and Related Documents
A list of China’s riparian neighbours and their bilateral/multilateral water agreements and related documents.
3. Timeline of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Mechanism
The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Mechanism is a newly founded, China-led initiative for cooperation on the Lancang-Mekong River. All riparian countries participate in activities concerning five issue areas, one of which is water resources. This is a timeline of important events and milestones with a focus on those related to water resources, including links to any important documents.
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There are also a series of research resources and websites that may assist in research, including those available from the United Nations, various international organizations, and those that specifically relate to China and/or water.
UNITED NATIONS RESOURCES
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) | |
International Court of Justice (ICJ) | |
International Law Commission (ILC) | |
International Law Commission(ILC) Analytical Guide | |
United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law | |
UN Document Search | |
UN Water | |
UNECE Water Convention | |
UNESCO International Hydrological Program(IHP) | |
United Nations Environment Programme | |
United Nations Treaty Collection | |
United Nations University - Institute for Water, Environment and Health |
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, INSTITUTIONS, NEWS SITES AND OTHERS
2030 Water Resources Group | |
Asian Development Bank (ADB) | |
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) | |
Business Council for Sustainable Development | |
CGIAR Research Programme on Water, Land and Ecosystems | |
Circle of Blue | |
Geneva Water Hub | |
Global Water Partnership(GWP) | |
GWP MOOC - Governance for Transboundary Freshwater Security | |
GWP IWRM Toolbox | http://www.gwp.org/en/learn/iwrm-toolbox/about_iwrm_toolbox/ |
International Association for Water Law (AIDA) | |
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) | |
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) | |
International River Foundation | |
International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) | |
IUCN Academy of Environmental Law | |
International Water Law Project | |
International Water Association (IWA) | |
International Water Management Institute (IWMI) | |
International Water Resources Association (IWRA) | |
Mekong River Commission | |
Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) | |
The Third Pole | |
The World’s Water | |
University of Dundee - Centre for Water Law, Policy and Science | |
Universities Partnership for Water Cooperation and Diplomacy | |
Water Footprint Network | |
Waterlex | |
World Bank - Topics (Water, Energy, Environment, Climate Change and more) | |
World Economic Forum | |
World Resources Institute (WRI) | |
World Water Council | http://www.worldwatercouncil.org/index.php?id=1 |
Global Water Waste Guide |
CHINA SPECIFIC INTIATIVES AND RESOURCES
China Dialogue | |
China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research | |
China Water Risk | |
China-Europe Water Platform | |
China-India Dialogue | |
Global Water Partnership(GWP) - China | |
Greater Tumen Initiative | |
Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) | |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs(China) | |
Ministry of Water Resources (China) | |
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) | |
Wilson Centre - China Environment Forum | https://www.wilsoncenter.org/program/china-environment-forum |
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)- China | |
Xiamen Academy of International Law |
*Disclaimer: Inclusion of a website in this list of resources is not an endorsement of its content.
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