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Water and Conflict: Lessons Learned and Options Available on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Water Governance

Author(s): Helle Munk Ravnborg
Publisher(s): Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS), Copenhagen
Date of publication: Aug 2004
Issue number: 0
Format: PDF
Pages: 11
URL: www.diis.dk
Series: DIIS Policy Briefs

Description: This paper analyzes the impact of water scarcity on international security and stability. The author discusses past lessons learned and future options available for preventing international water conflicts and transboundary water disputes. The paper emphasizes the need to establish economically effective and environmentally sound methods of water governance to reduce general conflict potential.

General note: © 2004 Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)

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