World Water Congress 2015 Edinburgh Scotland
1. Global challenges for water governance
Author(s): CHRISTINA LEB
PS15.8 WATER GOVERNANCE, LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS
CHRISTINA LEB – MAY 29, 2015
Oral: PDFAbstract
Outline
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Why should we think about this topic?
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Overview of the appreciation of water in Human Rights Law
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Protection of vital human water needs through international water law
Conclusion
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Transboundary impacts on the ability of a State to satisfy vital human water needs (e.g. floods)
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Multiplicity of efforts required (e.g. MDG, SDG, HR, IWL)
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Different areas of law complement and mutually support each other
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Human rights law has limited international dimension International water law can fill gaps