International Water Law
Discover how international law and cooperation frameworks govern shared water resources while addressing complex cross-border management challenges.
Discover how international law and cooperation frameworks govern shared water resources while addressing complex cross-border management challenges.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of international water law, focusing on the regulation of transboundary freshwater resources. Developed by experts from the University of Geneva and the Geneva Water Hub, it covers the evolution of international water regulations, key principles governing water sharing and management, and mechanisms for dispute resolution. Through case studies and expert interviews, learners will gain insights into the complex legal frameworks surrounding international watercourses, lakes, and aquifers, as well as the intersection of water law with environmental protection, human rights, and climate change.
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What you'll learn
Describe the issues related to the regulation of transboundary freshwaters
Explain how transboundary freshwater regulations have evolved
Recall and interpret the key principles governing water resource regulation
Understand the role of transboundary freshwater dispute settlement mechanisms
Analyze the intersection of water law with environmental protection and human rights
Evaluate the effectiveness of international conventions on water resource management
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course offers an in-depth exploration of international water law, focusing on the regulation and management of transboundary freshwater resources. The curriculum is structured into five modules, covering the evolution of international water regulations, fundamental principles of water sharing and management, environmental protection aspects, and mechanisms for dispute resolution. Learners will study key international conventions, examine case studies from various river basins and aquifers, and analyze the contributions of international courts and tribunals to the development of water law. The course emphasizes the interplay between legal frameworks and practical challenges in managing shared water resources.
Introduction to international water law
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
The Evolution of the International Regulation on Fresh Water Resources
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
The Principles of the Law on Transboundary Water Resources I
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
The Principles of the Law on Transboundary Water Resources II
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Prevention and Resolution of Water-Related Disputes
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Professor of International Law at the University of Geneva
Laurence Boisson de Chazournes has been a Professor at the Faculty of Law at the University of Geneva since 1999, specializing in international law, international organizations, and environmental law. She has served as a Senior Advisor to the World Bank and has extensive experience advising states and international organizations, including the UN, WHO, and WTO. Dr. Boisson de Chazournes is an active member of various international legal bodies, including the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the Sports Court, and she participates in significant policy discussions as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council Advisory Committee and the High-Level Panel on Water and Peace. Her academic contributions include numerous publications in leading law journals and books on topics such as dispute settlement and environmental governance. Notably, she was awarded the Elizabeth Haub Prize in Environmental Law in 2008 and received an honorary doctorate from Aix-Marseille University in 2014. Dr. Boisson de Chazournes is also recognized for her role in shaping international legal practices through her involvement in arbitration and litigation before international courts.
Professor of International Law at the University of Geneva
Makane Moïse Mbengue is an Associate Professor at the University of Geneva's Faculty of Law and the Institute of Environmental Sciences, as well as a visiting professor at Sciences Po Paris. He holds a PhD in Public International Law from the University of Geneva and has extensive experience as a legal advisor for various international organizations, including the World Bank, the International Labor Organization (ILO), and the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Mbengue specializes in international environmental law, international investment law, and water law, and he actively participates in arbitration proceedings and litigation before international courts, including the International Court of Justice. He is also involved in significant policy-making initiatives, such as serving as the Lead Expert for the African Union in drafting the Pan-African Investment Code. As President of the African Society of International Law since 2017, he contributes to advancing international legal scholarship and practice. Dr. Mbengue has authored numerous publications in his field and is recognized for his expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks related to international cooperation and resource management.
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