STAGES OF FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL WATER LAW
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47390/SPR1342V4SI6Y2024N05Keywords:
international water law, historical stages, water agreements, environmental issues, water resource management, water allocation, ecosystem protection, pollution control, international rivers, cooperation, international organizations, legal norms, bilateral agreements, multilateral agreements, water conflicts.Abstract
The article analyzes the stages of the formation and development of international water law from ancient times to the present day. It reviews key historical agreements, starting with the treaty between Umma and Lagash (3100 BC) and ending with modern framework agreements aimed at comprehensive water resource management. Particular attention is paid to the influence of major political and economic events on the conclusion of new agreements. The establishment of international water law in Central Asia after the collapse of the Soviet Union is also analyzed.
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