The Law of Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses

The presentation of the historical development and the scientific elaboration of the international law regulating non-navigational uses of international watercourses exemplifies the richness of this branch of international law. The role of general international law in this field of international relations, the acceptance thereof by the international community, its legal nature, functions, contents, and codification, are all examined. Finally, an outline of the institutions of international cooperation is given.

I. Introduction. II. The Concept of International Watercourses. III. The Problem of Territorial Sovereignty in International Relations Arising from the Non-Navigational Uses of Watercourses. IV. International Law-Making Establishing the Regime of Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses. V. The Water Management Regime of the Danube Basin. VI. The Prohibition of Interference with the Regime of International Watercourses. VII. The Principle of Reasonable and Equitable Share. VIII. The Prohibition on Pollution. IX. The Application of International Legal Norms Relating to Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses. Abbreviations. Bibliography. Table of Cases. List of Treaties and Other International Documents.