SIC ICWC TAKES PART IN EXCHANGES OF LESSONS ON TRANSBOUNDARY WATER ALLOCATION IN ZAMBIA
A workshop on transboundary water allocation, WEFE nexus and development of agreements and other arrangements was held in Livingstone, Zambia on 15-16 April. The workshop was organized by the Water Convention in partnership with numerous partners.
The participants exchanged experiences, shared good practices and practical tools on transboundary water allocation and the nexus. The workshop showcased a variety of working tools and approaches in this area and the importance of considering local specifics in process of their application.
Director of SIC ICWC Dinara Ziganshina presented the Central Asian experience in building legal and institutional frameworks of transboundary water allocation in the Aral Sea basin, while highlighting key achievements and challenges.
On 17 April, Ms Ziganshina as a vice-chairman of the Implementation Committee of the Water Convention took part in the workshop in support of technical negotiations for drafting a Cooperation Agreement between Zambia and Congo on establishment of a joint body in the Luapula River basin.
More details are available on the UNECE website
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