strategy
Improving cooperation among agencies collecting hydrological data
Description:
Establishing and maintaining effective cooperation at the national level between the various agencies responsible for collection, storage and analysis of hydrological data. Context:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Implementation:
The International Hydrological Programme (IHP) is concerned with developing the science and technology of hydrology through cooperative programme development and forums, with an eye to promoting wise use of water resources within an environmentally sound context. Broader:
UpgradingCollecting information Narrower:
Establishing hydrological networksCoordinating regional hydrological researchIncreasing cooperative research projects on water quality Facilitates:
Collecting data on waterExchanging hydrological data Facilitated by:
Exchanging scientific personnel Values:
CooperationNoncooperation Organizations:
International Hydrological Programme Subjects:
Hydrology → Hydrology Information → Data, codes
Commerce → Agencies, dealers
Development → Reform
Type Classification:
F: Exceptional strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
