Conferences
6–8 December 2010, Paris, France
Transboundary Aquifers: Challenges and New Directions (ISARM2010)
This conference aims to provide a platform for discussion to consider ways to promote cooperation amongst States in the management and development of transboundary aquifers. It will also consider the various steps to be taken to achieve this - from the adoption of such policies, to their implementation into practical, operational actions. The debates taking place during the conference are expected to guide stakeholders in the management of ‘invisible’ but essential groundwater resources and to meet the expectations of groundwater resources users in terms of water security. This event marks the end of the first phase of the ISARM Programme and the start of the second. It aims to consider the challenges and new directions required for the sustainable development and management of transboundary aquifers. Topics 1. Global overview of transboundary aquifer systems (Regional inventories and case studies – Sharing data and information) 2. Managing transboundary aquifers: Challenges and opportunities (Lessons learned and best practices – Assessing the impacts of global changes to groundwater resources and managing aquifer system’s response) 3. Building capacities and strengthening institutions (Legal and institutional advances – Regional agencies and organizations – Multilateral agreements, interstate cooperation – Training, education and technical assistance needs – Water law and environmental concerns – Globalization and virtual water flow) 4. Strengthening cooperation (Benefits of cooperation and impact of conflicts: techniques for conflict anticipation, prevention mediation, negotiation and resolution)
