UNESCO-IHP ISARM releases atlas of transboundary aquifers

The UNESCO-IHP ISARM (International Shared Aquifers Resources Management) Programme has produced the "Atlas of Transboundary Aquifers – Global maps, regional cooperation and local inventories". This Atlas was presented at the World Water Week 2009 in Stockholm and is now available on-line. A global vision of regional and local initiatives: Since its start in 2000, ISARM has launched a number of global and regional initiatives. More than 200 transboundary aquifers have been identified. Inventories undertaken in the Americas, Asia, Africa, South-Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Caucasus, and Middle East have been already published separately. This Atlas presents a compilation of available data.

A common knowledge for shared management: In recent years water security for people and the natural environment have taken a centre stage in much of the dialogue on international policy. Coordination among countries is essential for the sustainable management of transboundary aquifers. This atlas is intended to be a valuable reference that will encourage the sound and sustainable management of transboundary aquifers.

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