Water Conflicts In South Asia

Author : Venkatesh Dutta
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000408270

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Water Conflicts and Resistance by Venkatesh Dutta Pdf

This book presents a systematic study of transboundary, regional and local water conflicts and resistance across several river basins in South Asia. Addressing hydro-socio-economic aspects in competing water sharing and transfer agreements, as well as conflicting regimes of legal plurality, property rights and policy implementation, it discusses themes such as rights over land and natural resources; resettlement of dam-displaced people; urban–rural conflicts over water allocation; peri-urbanisation, land use conflicts and water security; tradeoffs and constraints in restoration of ecological flows in rivers; resilience against water conflicts in a river basin; and irrigation projects and sustainability of water resources. Bringing together experts, professionals, lawyers, government and the civil society, the volume analyses water conflicts at local, regional and transboundary scales; reviews current debates with case studies; and outlines emerging challenges in water policy, law, governance and institutions in South Asia. It also offers alternative tools and frameworks of water sharing mechanisms, conflict resolution, dialogue, and models of cooperation and collaboration for key stakeholders towards possible solutions for effective, equitable and strategic water management. This book will be useful to scholars and researchers of development studies, environment studies, water studies, public policy, political science, international relations, conflict resolution, political economy, economics, sociology and social anthropology, environmental law, governance and South Asian studies. It will also benefit practitioners, water policy thinktanks and associations, policymakers, diplomats and NGOs.

Author : T. A. Siddiqi,Shirin Tahir-Kheli
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Bangladesh
ISBN : 0975966316

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Water Conflicts in South Asia by T. A. Siddiqi,Shirin Tahir-Kheli Pdf

"The present volume incorporates slightly shortened versions of the two [WASSA] Reports dealing with water conflicts 'within' and 'between' countries. Section I deals with conflicts 'within' countries arising from the sharing of river waters, and identifies some approaches to addressing these issues. Section II addresses river water conflicts 'between' countries, and ways in which these can be reduced."--Preface p. iii.

Author : Amit Ranjan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000173901

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Contested Waters by Amit Ranjan Pdf

This book examines India’s transboundary river water disputes with its South Asian riparian neighbours — Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. It explores the history of disputes and cooperation over the transboundary river water in this region as well as discusses current disputes and future concerns. It analyses how and why existing transboundary river water sharing treaties between India and its South Asian riparian neighbours are confronted with challenges. The book indicates that India’s transboundary river water disputes with its South Asian riparian neighbours are likely to escalate in coming years due to the widening of the demand¬–supply gap in the respective countries. It further shows the impact of bilateral relations on the resolution of transboundary river water disputes, even as cordial relationships do not always guarantee the absence of river water disputes between riparian states. The book looks at some key questions: How political are India’s transboundary rivers water disputes in South Asia? Why do the roots of India’s river water disputes with Bangladesh and Pakistan lie in the partition of the British India in 1947? Why are there reservations against India’s hydroelectricity projects or allegations of water theft? Is it possible to resolve transboundary river water disputes among these South Asian countries? This book will greatly interest scholars and researchers working in the areas of river management, environmental politics, transnationalism, water resources, politics and international relations, security studies, peace and conflict studies, geopolitics, development studies, governance and public administration, and South Asian studies in addition to policymakers and journalists.

Author : Amit Ranjan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789813296145

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Water Issues in Himalayan South Asia by Amit Ranjan Pdf

The book looks into the domestic water issues and disputes in the Himalayan South Asian countries, and based on it analyzes trans-boundary water disputes. Himalayan South Asia comprises India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. All except Afghanistan share river waters with India. Home to some of the major river basins of the world, a part of this region falls into water scarce zone, and according to the United Nations Water Report of 2018 some of them will experience severe water scarcity by 2050. The book also studies water issues in China. Though the country is not a part of the Himalayan South Asia, most of the major rivers of this region originate in China. Over the years, China has been alleged by countries like India for diverting, choking or using the trans-boundary river waters for its purpose. Understanding water competition and issues in China will help one to understand its transboundary water behavior.

Author : Anjal Prakash,Chanda Gurung Goodrich,Sreoshi Singh
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781317560128

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Informing Water Policies in South Asia by Anjal Prakash,Chanda Gurung Goodrich,Sreoshi Singh Pdf

This book analyzes water policies in South Asia from the perspective of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). It seeks to address the problems of water scarcity, conflict and pollution resulting from the gross mismanagement and over-exploitation of this finite resource. Highlighting the need for IWRM in mitigating abuse and ensuring sustainable use, it discusses issues relating to groundwater management; inter-state water conflicts; peri-urban water use; local traditional water management practices; coordination between water users and uses; and water integration at the grassroots level. With case studies from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal, the innovative, painstaking and transnational researches presented in the volume deal with questions of equity, gender, sustainability, and democratic governance in water policy interventions. It will interest researchers and students of development studies, environmental studies, natural resource management, water governance, and public administration, as also water sector professionals, policymakers, civil society activists and governmental and nongovernmental organizations.

Author : Ashok Swain
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004-06-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135768829

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Managing Water Conflict by Ashok Swain Pdf

Countries are meeting increasing water demand by building reservoirs and by diverting water from one area to another. When the water belongs to an international river system, these measures lead to riparian conflicts. However, water scarcity not only brings conflict to these regions, but also plays its part in building cooperation. In several international river basins in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, competing and disputing riparian countries are now moving towards a co-operative sharing arrangement. The signs of agreements on water sharing may be easy, but the real problem is how to keep these arrangements on track. Such agreements can positively contribute to peace and cooperation by addressing future needs, making sustainable decisions and being progressive in their management. Managing Water Conflict looks at these current stresses and likely future scenarios for this vitally important subject.

Author : Sumana Bandyopadhyay,Habibullah Magsi,Sucharita Sen,Tomaz Ponce Dentinho
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030352370

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Water Management in South Asia by Sumana Bandyopadhyay,Habibullah Magsi,Sucharita Sen,Tomaz Ponce Dentinho Pdf

This book highlights various challenges and opportunities for water management and cooperation in South Asia. In light of increasing urbanization and development in the region and related pressure on water resources, the contributions investigate water conflictual and cooperative attitudes and gestures between countries and regions; analyse management trade-offs between nature, agriculture and urban uses; and examine water sustainable management and related policies. By studying major river basins in the region, such as Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Godavari and Krishna, the chapters highlight socio-economic, infrastructural, environmental and institutional aspects of water scarcity in South Asia and present best practices for improved sustainable water management and security in the region.

Author : Davis, R.,Hirji, R.
Publisher : International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789290908692

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Review of water and climate change policies in South Asia. by Davis, R.,Hirji, R. Pdf

Author : Vishal Narain,Dik Roth
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030790356

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Water Security, Conflict and Cooperation in Peri-Urban South Asia by Vishal Narain,Dik Roth Pdf

This open access book explores the implications of urbanization in South Asia for water (in-) security in the peri-urban spaces of Dhaka and Khulna in Bangladesh, Bengaluru, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune in India, and Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. The book looks into specifically peri-urban water security issues in a context of rapid urbanization and social-environmental changes, including the changing climate and its emerging impacts. It demonstrates how urbanization processes change water flows between rural and urban areas, the implications of this processes for the water security of peri-urban populations, and how new institutions and technologies develop to mediate the relationships between peri-urban communities and water. The book seeks to further the debate on peri-urban water security, including what constitutes the peri-urban, socially differentiated access to water in peri-urban spaces, interventions for improving water access, and emerging forms of cooperation and conflict related to water access in a context of urbanization and climate change. As such, this book is an interesting read for academics with various disciplinary backgrounds, professionals working in the worlds of national and international policy, NGOs, activist groups, research and development institutes, and individual readers interested in water security and urbanization.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Ganges River (India and Bangladesh)
ISBN : UOM:39015069293127

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Disputes Over the Ganga by Anonim Pdf

Contributed articles chiefly concerning some states of India.

Author : Gareth Price
Publisher : Chatham House (Formerly Riia)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1784130125

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Attitudes to Water in South Asia by Gareth Price Pdf

Drawing on interviews with hundreds of policymakers and key stakeholders in five countries in South Asia, this report assesses current thinking toward domestic water management and transboundary water issues and suggests strategies that could help to reframe water as a shared resource rather than a potential source of conflict.

Author : Salman M. A. Salman,Kishor Uprety
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821353527

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Conflict and Cooperation on South Asia's International Rivers by Salman M. A. Salman,Kishor Uprety Pdf

'Conflict and Cooperation on South Asia's International Rivers' traces the development of international water law. This book focuses on the hydro-politics of four countries in the South Asia region: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. It analyzes the problems that these countries have encountered as riparians of international rivers and how they have addressed these problems. In particular, this study reviews the treaty regimes governing the Indus River basin, the Ganges River basin, and the Kosi, Gandaki, and Mahakali river basins. Each of these regimes is described in-depth, with special attention devoted to the main problems each of these treaties sought to address. The authors also review the treaty experience and offer observations on bilateralism and multilateralism.

Author : Paula Hanasz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351599313

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Transboundary Water Governance and International Actors in South Asia by Paula Hanasz Pdf

International organisations such as the World Bank began to intervene in the transboundary water governance of the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna river basin in the mid-2000s, and the South Asia Water Initiative (SAWI) is its most ambitious project in this regard. Yet neither SAWI nor other international initiatives, such as those of the Australian and UK governments, have been able to significantly improve transboundary water interaction between India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. This book identifies factors that contribute to water conflicts and that detract from water cooperation in this region. It sheds light on how international organisations affect these transboundary water interactions. The book discusses how donor-led initiatives can better engage with transboundary hydropolitics to increase cooperation and decrease conflict over shared freshwater resources. It is shown that there are several challenges: addressing transboundary water issues is not a top priority for the riparian states; there is concern about India’s hydro-hegemony and China's influence; and international actors in general do not have substantial support of the local elites. However, the book suggests some ways forward for improving transboundary water interaction. These include: addressing the political context and historical grievances; building trust and reducing power asymmetry between riparian states; creating political will for cooperation; de-securitising water; taking a problemshed view; strengthening water sharing institutions; and moving beyond narratives of water scarcity and supply-side solutions.

Author : Sunil Amrith
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780465097739

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Unruly Waters by Sunil Amrith Pdf

From a MacArthur "Genius," a bold new perspective on the history of Asia, highlighting the long quest to tame its waters Asia's history has been shaped by her waters. In Unruly Waters, historian Sunil Amrith reimagines Asia's history through the stories of its rains, rivers, coasts, and seas--and of the weather-watchers and engineers, mapmakers and farmers who have sought to control them. Looking out from India, he shows how dreams and fears of water shaped visions of political independence and economic development, provoked efforts to reshape nature through dams and pumps, and unleashed powerful tensions within and between nations. Today, Asian nations are racing to construct hundreds of dams in the Himalayas, with dire environmental impacts; hundreds of millions crowd into coastal cities threatened by cyclones and storm surges. In an age of climate change, Unruly Waters is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand Asia's past and its future.

Author : Cheryl Colopy
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199845019

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Dirty, Sacred Rivers by Cheryl Colopy Pdf

One journalist's account of her 7-year journey through the Ganges river basin to explore the revered, yet highly polluted, rivers of South Asia.