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Shared waters: Conflict and cooperation

Wolf, Aaron T.·2007·Annual Review of Environment and Resources
DOI 10.1146/annurev.energy.32.041006.101434
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This review examines the state of conflict and cooperation over transboundary water resources from an environmental, political, and human development perspective. Although the potential for outright war between countries over water is low, cooperation is often missing in disputes over transboundary resources. This background chapter will ▪ Provide a brief overview of the nature of conflict and experiences of cooperation over transboundary resources. ▪ Provide a conceptual basis for understanding cooperation and the costs of noncooperation over water. ▪ Indicate the possible triggers for conflict over water sharing and the implications on the livelihoods of ordinary communities. ▪ Offer evidence on the potential costs of noncooperation or even conflict over water resources. ▪ Analyze power asymmetries between riparian states and how they affect the outcomes of negotiations. ▪ Analyze different examples of cases that countries have used to manage the competition for water resources. ▪ Propose general principles and conclusions on conflict and cooperation.

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Authors
Wolf, A. T.
Affiliations
Oregon State University (US)
Corresponding author
Wolf, Aaron T.
ORCID
Wolf, Aaron T.
Venue
Annual Review of Environment and Resources
Publisher
Annual Reviews
Published
2007-11-01
Volume
32
Issue
1
Pages
241-269
ISSN
  • 1543-5938 (ISSN-L)
  • 1545-2050
DOI
10.1146/annurev.energy.32.041006.101434
OpenAlex
W2169681433
Cited by
432
References
79
Citations by year
2026: 28 · 2025: 29 · 2024: 20 · 2023: 44 · 2022: 45 · 2021: 29 · 2020: 25 · 2019: 24 · 2018: 23 · 2017: 21 · 2016: 17 · 2015: 28 · 2014: 25 · 2013: 15 · 2012: 21
FWCI
5.59
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Annual Review of Environment and Resources (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Transboundary Water Resource Management
  • Social Sciences › Law › Water Resources and Governance
  • Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › Water Governance and Infrastructure
Keywords
transboundary water resources, water conflicts, water cooperation, riparian states, power imbalance, livelihoods, human development, environmental conflicts, water governance

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