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Publication Title	Rhine Case Study
Publication Type	UNESCO-IHP, PCCP Series Publication, 33 p.
Author(s)	Ine D. Frijters and Jan Leentvaar
Publication Date	2003
Publication URL	http://www.unesco.org/water/wwap/pccp/case_studies.shtml
Contact	PCCP

1 Description
2 References
3 See also
4 External Resources
5 Attachments

Description

Experience with conflicts and cooperation in the Rhine basin proves the usefulness of river basin organizations.

The major Rhine basin organizations deal with only one specific aspect of the river. The most important organizations are described, with their legal background, their tasks and duties, and their development.

The theoretical aspects of conflict prevention and resolution are illustrated with water-related conflicts along the river Rhine. These cases deal with flooding, navigation, fisheries, water pollution, salt discharge, and accidental spills.

Special emphasis is placed on the possibilities and implementation of public participation in water management.

The lessons learned indicate, that a sound technical scientific cooperation strongly supports the basis for transboundary water management policy.

References

Baneke, M. R. J. 1999. Wat pleegt men onder Mediation te verstaan? In: L. F. Wiggers-Rust, Mediation: een nieuw instrument in het speelveld van milieu en ruimtelijke ordening, p. 5. Bju.

Dieperink, C. 1997. International Regime Development: Lessons from the Rhine Catchment Area. TDRI Quarterly Review, No. 12, pp. 27–35.

Driessen, P. P. J.; Gier, A. A. J. de; Glasbergen, P.; Hall, A.; and van Lammens, M. C. 1997. Uit nood geboren (“Born from necessity”). 1997 VUGA Uitgeverij B.V., ‘s-Gravenhage,177 pp. Green Cross. 1997. International Freshwater Conflict: Issues and Prevention Strategies.

Huisman, P.; De Jong, J.; and Wieriks, K. 2000, Transboundary Cooperation in Shared River Basins: Experiences from the Rhine, Meuse and North Sea. Water Policy, No. 2, pp. 83–97.

KHR-Arbeitsgruppe, Kalweit et.al. 1993. Der Rhein unter der einwirkung des Menschen: Ausbau, Schiffahrt, Wasserwirtschaft. CHR/KHR.

Leentvaar, J. 1999, New Developments in Flood Control along the River Rhine. In: Regional Cooperation in the Twenty-First Century on Flood Control and Management, pp. 205-16. UN-ESCAP.

Leentvaar, J.; Glas, P. C .G.; Wiechers, M. T.; and Lindenbach, A. 1998. From Powerplay to Policy Analysis: A Policy Analysis of the Upper Danube River Section in Hungary.

Shaw, M. 1986. International Law. Grotius.

Somlyódy, L. 1991, Application of System Analysis in Water Pollution Control: Perspectives for Central and Eastern Europe. Wat.Sci.Tech. Vol.24, No 6, pp 73–87.