strategy
Exchanging information on transboundary water pollution
Implementation:
Article 13 of the Convention on the Protection and use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes requires parties to to exchange reasonably available data on: (a) Environmental conditions of transboundary waters; (b) Experience gained in the application and operation of best available technology and results of research and development; (c) Emission and monitoring data; (d) Measures taken and planned to be taken to prevent, control and reduce transboundary impact; (e) Permits or regulations for waste-water discharges issued by the competent authority or appropriate body.
Broader:
Reducing transboundary water pollutionExchanging information on transboundary issuesPreparing comprehensive catalogues of water resource information at different sources Facilitates:
Increasing international assessment of chemical risksControlling transboundary effects of water-related disease Problems:
Transboundary water pollutionOrganizations:
Convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes Subjects:
Hydrology → WaterInformation → Information
Societal Problems → Pollution
Government → Frontiers
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
