UNESCO-IHP ISARM releases atlas of transboundary aquifers
The UNESCO-IHP ISARM (International Shared Aquifers Resources Management) Programme has produced the "Atlas of Transboundary Aquifers – Global maps, regional cooperation and local inventories". This Atlas was presented at the World Water Week 2009 in Stockholm and is now available on-line. A global vision of regional and local initiatives: Since its start in 2000, ISARM has launched a number of global and regional initiatives. More than 200 transboundary aquifers have been identified. Inventories undertaken in the Americas, Asia, Africa, South-Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Caucasus, and Middle East have been already published separately. This Atlas presents a compilation of available data.
A common knowledge for shared management: In recent years water security for people and the natural environment have taken a centre stage in much of the dialogue on international policy. Coordination among countries is essential for the sustainable management of transboundary aquifers. This atlas is intended to be a valuable reference that will encourage the sound and sustainable management of transboundary aquifers.
Digital copies can be requested to:
International Hydrological Programme (IHP)UNESCO/Division of Water Sciences (SC/HYD)
1 rue Miollis
75732 Paris Cedex 15
France
Contact information |
International Hydrological Programme
(email: r.wright@unesco.org, m.rubio@unesco.org) Phone: Tel: (+33) 1 45 68 39 11/40 99 Fax: (+33) 1 45 68 58 11 |
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News type | Inbrief |
File link |
http://www.isarm.net/publications/322 |
Source of information | UNESCO |
Keyword(s) | management of transboundary aquifers |
Subject(s) | DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION : COMMON PROCESSES OF PURIFICATION AND TREATMENT , POLICY-WATER POLICY AND WATER MANAGEMENT |
Geographical coverage | International |
News date | 23/10/2009 |
Working language(s) | ENGLISH |