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A framework for resolving the transboundary water allocation conflict conundrum.

Marty Rowland1

  • 1Third Leg Consultants. marty@thirdlegconsultants.com

Ground Water
|September 10, 2005
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Effective transboundary water management requires cooperation, not just laws or market systems. The Rowland-Ostrom Framework offers a cooperative model for equitable shared water resource use, especially during crises.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Law
  • Water Resource Management
  • Political Science

Background:

  • Transboundary water disputes are common when shared resources cross jurisdictions.
  • Existing legal and treaty frameworks are often ineffective in resolving these disputes.
  • Resource overuse and shortages exacerbate conflicts, leading to legal battles and hostility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a methodology for resolving transboundary water disputes.
  • To present the Rowland-Ostrom Framework as a cooperative alternative to current management systems.
  • To demonstrate the applicability of Ostrom's design principles for sustainable water management.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporating Ostrom's eight design principles for sustainable common pool resource management.

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  • Applying these principles within the context of a crisis threatening water quantity or quality.
  • Developing the Rowland-Ostrom Framework as an institutional arrangement for conflict resolution.

    • Main Results:

    • Established management systems (private/market or state/command-and-control) fail during crises.
    • A cooperative approach is a more effective alternative for resolving water disputes.
    • Ostrom's design principles remain relevant for contemporary transboundary water management.

    Conclusions:

    • The Rowland-Ostrom Framework provides a model for equitable and sustainable transboundary water resource management.
    • Cooperative frameworks are essential for addressing water crises and preventing conflict.
    • This approach offers a viable solution for shared water resource governance globally.