The objective of this course is to provide a basis for the analysis and understanding of the legal framework for the management of transboundary fresh water resources, including rivers, lakes and aquifers. It illustrates the principles and rules applying to the utilization, sharing, management and

Title : PROGRAMME SPECIALIST Domain : Natural Sciences - Hydrological Science Grade : P-4 Organizational Unit : NATURAL SCIENCES SECTOR Primary Location : FR-Paris Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Type of contract : Fixed Term Salary : 91 873 Euros   Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 22 June, 2017 OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences (ADG/SC)

Thank you very much Ben, thank you Jim and Patrick Good afternoon water colleagues and friends I am deeply humbled by my selection as the co-recipient of the Crystal Drop Award 2017. It is indeed a great honor being a member since 1994 of the International Water

Water plays a key role in addressing the most pressing global challenges of our time, including climate change adaptation, food and energy security, environmental sustainability, and the promotion of peace and stability. This comprehensive handbook explores the pivotal place of law and policy in efforts

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,

There is much controversy over the development of new dams for hydropower, where concerns for environmental protection and the livelihoods of local people may conflict with the goals of economic development. This book analyses the opportunities and barriers that NGOs and civil society actors face

The OECD is looking for an experienced staff to lead its Water Governance Programme, starting 1 September 2017. Candidates must be nationals of OECD member countries. The job description and instructions for applying may be found at: https://oecd.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=11432. The deadline for applications is 6 June 2017. 

The Ramsar Convention Secretariat is seeking a qualified consultant to provide legal advice and support the Secretary General, the Convention’s Bodies and subsidiary groups on a retainer basis. More specifically, the Legal Adviser is expected to: - Provide legal and procedural advice and substantive support to the Secretariat in

OECD is looking for an Intern (stagiaire) to contribute to the activities of the team working on SDGs, Water and Local Public Services within the Regional Development Policy Division of the OECD, over the period 1 June – 31 December 2017. The selected candidate will

A decade on from the 10th International Riversymposium and Environmental Flows Conference, the International River Foundation is inviting water experts to reignite this conversation, with a focus on exploring the progress made, and challenges faced, since the release of the 2007 Brisbane Declaration and Global