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Transboundary Waters Management

Transboundary Waters Management involves coordinated efforts by multiple countries sharing rivers, lakes, or aquifers that cross borders. It aims to ensure sustainable use, protect water quality, and prevent conflicts by establishing agreements, policies, and cooperative practices. Effective management requires collaboration on water allocation, pollution control, and ecosystem preservation, balancing economic needs with environmental health. This approach promotes peaceful resolution of disputes and promotes shared benefits, recognizing that actions in one country can impact others downstream or upstream. Ultimately, it fosters responsible stewardship of shared water resources for current and future generations.