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The UN Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses: A Commentary
The UN Watercourse Convention is crucial for the protection of fresh water sources. Examining the core principles applicable to water, the relationships between legal instruments, and the role of the courts in resolving disagreements, this book is a vital resource for all who seek a deep understanding of water law.
Author(s) | Edited by Laurence Boisson de Chazournes (Professor of Law, Professor of Law, University of Geneva), Makane Moise Mbengue (Associate Professor of Law, Associate Professor of Law, University of Geneva), Mara Tignino (Senior Researcher and Coordinator of th |
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Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Format | Hardback |
Pages | 544 |
Published in | United Kingdom |
Published | 20 Dec 2018 |
Availability | Available |
The UN Watercourse Convention is crucial for the protection of fresh water sources. Examining the core principles applicable to water, the relationships between legal instruments, and the role of the courts in resolving disagreements, this book is a vital resource for all who seek a deep understanding of water law.
L. Boisson de Chazournes, M. M. Mbengue, M. Tignino, K. Sangbana: Preface S.C. McCaffrey: Introduction: The Path to the UN Watercourses Convention and Beyond Section 1: Nature and Aims of the UN Watercourses Convention 1: S. Doumbe-Bille and F. Paccau
Laurence Boisson de Chazournes is Professor of International Law at the University of Geneva. She is an adviser to various international organizations and governments, and has held international assignments as counsel, expert and arbitrator before the Int