5th Annual International Law & Transboundary Freshwaters Workshop, co-organised with Global Water Partnership
Dates to be announced, University of Dundee, UK
International law related to transboundary freshwater serves three basic functions:
(1) it defines and identifies the legal entitlements and rights and obligations tied to water use, providing the prescriptive parameters for its development;
(2) it provides a framework for ensuring the continuous integrity of the regime, i.e. through monitoring, regulation, compliance, stakeholder participation, dispute avoidance and settlement;
(3) it allows for rational modifications of the existing regime, in order to be able to adapt to the constantly changing needs and circumstances.
The purpose of the Workshop will be to explore these three functions of international law within the context of existing and potential challenges faced by transboundary basins (rivers, lakes and aquifers) throughout the world. It will benefit from the collective knowledge and expertise of world-renowned speakers, all of whom have a ‘real world’ focus.
The International Water Law workshop forms part of one of the three core subject areas of our Water Law Water Leaders (WLWL) programme, alongside modules in National Water Law and the Regulation of Water Services.
Who should attend?
This 5-day workshop will benefit anyone concerned with the world’s international watercourses, especially water resources experts, lawyers and non-lawyers, practitioners - including civil servants, policy makers, regulators and water suppliers - as well as academics, who wish to gain fresh insights into how international law can contribute to addressing existing and future challenges over the world’s transboundary freshwater resources.
Price, Terms and Conditions
The attendance fee for the 5-day workshop is £995.00.
Discounted accommodation rates (including student accommodation) may be available in the area.
Cancellations must be received in writing no later than 30 days prior to the start date in order to be eligible for partial refund. Substitutions for registered participants may be made at any time, but we would appreciate prior notification. We reserve the right to change the advertised presenters and agenda without prior notice to registered delegates.
If you are unable to pay the registration using a debit or credit card, please contact Hugh Gunn to reqest an invoice instead.
Workshop Contact
Mr Hugh Gunn
IHP-HELP Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science (under the auspices of UNESCO)
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 385 871 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 385 871 (from outside the UK)
Email: h.j.b.gunn@dundee.ac.uk
Water Law Water Leaders Programme Contact
Dr Sarah Hendry
IHP-HELP Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science (under the auspices of UNESCO)
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 386 473 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 386 473 (from outside the UK)
Email: s.m.hendry@dundee.ac.uk