Year of publication 2016

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Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

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Pages 140 p.

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Publisher FAO ;

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Product type Document

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Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) The majority of our planet is covered by water (oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater systems). These shared water bodies are a common global resource that provide valuable ecosystem goods and services and support the food security and livelihoods of billions of people. Their boundaries rarely respect political borders, yet the resources they provide are often managed within national borders. Competing demands and the overuse or abuse of these common resources at the national level is often a s ource of tension between neighbouring countries. Developing management strategies and a framework within which countries can collaboratively formulate and implement solutions to address the main threats to these shared resources would help to alleviate such conflicts, reduce poverty and improve sustainability.

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Language English

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Also available in:

• French

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