Abstract
The need for joint management of increasingly stressed cross-boundary aquifers is likely to grow in upcoming years. Yet there is a lack of experience in the management of cross-boundary groundwater. Moreover, the differences in the nature of groundwater and surface water preclude direct transfer of experience gained in managing cross-boundary rivers and lakes to the management of cross-border groundwater basins. This paper suggests an open-ended approach to the identification of joint management structures for shared aquifers to overcome the inability to rely on prior experience. A flexible-sequential framework is proposed that allows the parties to identify and evaluate options not tried before. The discussion is on the most salient points for analysts and decision-makers. The framework is developed within the Israeli-Palestinian context; however, the approach is applicable to a wider array of situations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 227-237 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Water International |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1998 |
Keywords
- Groundwater
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
- Shared aquifers
- Transboundary conflicts
- Water management