International conference “A Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Dispute Resolution in the Law of International Watercourses and the Law of the Sea,” Max Planck Institute Luxembourg for Procedural Law, 25 – 26 September, 2017

The settlement of interstate fresh water and maritime disputes is currently undergoing a period of great change, creating both challenges and opportunities. This Conference, which is organised in cooperation with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and with the financial support of the Luxembourg National Research Fund, will bring together internationally renowned experts to evaluate the progress made thus far in these two distinct, yet related, fields, and to discuss the potential for future developments. By focusing on the legal aspects that are common to fresh water and maritime disputes, the Conference aims to yield beneficial comparisons that could serve as the basis for cross-fertilization in both areas. The first day of the Conference will be dedicated to the resolution of international fresh water disputes, while the second day will focus on maritime dispute settlement. Each day will feature four panels that will address the most controversial and salient aspects of these two types of disputes and the methods, forums, and principles used in their resolution. Participants in the Conference will include academics, practitioners, and government officials from Luxembourg, Europe, and around the world. We will also include poster presentations by young researchers working on fresh water and maritime issues. More information on the Conference may be retrieved from http://www.mpi.lu/news-and-events/2017/september/25-26/dispute-resolution-in-the-law-of-international-watercourses-and-the-law-of-the-sea/.