Transboundary Aquifers

The UN/GA recently adopted Resolution 66/104 “Law of Transboundary Aquifers,” calling on the UNESCO's International Hydrological Programme (IHP) to support countries in the sustainable and equitable management of their transboundary aquifers. Furthermore, the resolution encourages UNESCO-IHP to continue its scientific and technical work on the assessment of the transboundary aquifers of the world, noting that this action is key to the peaceful sharing of groundwater resources, the strengthening of regional cooperation and the prevention of conflicts. The UN/GA also recommends that the set of 19 draft articles already annexed to the first Resolution on the topic (R. 63/124 approved in 2008) be considered by member States when negotiating future agreements or arrangements for the management of their transboundary aquifers, where appropriate.

New Publication on Liability

Julio Barboza has recently published a new  book titled: The Environment, Risk and Liability in International Law, which illustrates the pivotal role that liability plays in risk management and environmental protection. With significant experience dealing with the subject, Dr. Barboza is former Special Rapporteur for the UN International Law Commission where he submitted eleven reports on the topic of International Liability for the Injurious Consequences of Acts not Prohibited by International Law.