An overview of the content and historical context of the international freshwater agreements that South Africa has entered into with neighbouring countries |
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| Authors: | E. J. Kistin P. J. Ashton A. Earle D. Malzbender M. J. Patrick A. R. Turton |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of International Development, St. John’s College, Oxford University, Oxford, OX1 3JP, UK;(2) CSIR – Natural Resources and the Environment, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa;(3) Stockholm International Water Institute, Drottninggaten 33, SE-111 51 Stockholm, Sweden;(4) African Centre for Water Research, Postnet Suite 17, Private Bag X1, Vlaeberg 8018, Cape Town, South Africa;(5) CSIR – Natural Resources and the Environment, P.O. Box 17001, Congella 4013, Durban, South Africa |
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| Abstract: | Southern Africa is at a pivotal point in time for transboundary water cooperation. The number and extent of coverage of existing international water agreements and joint management institutions merits cautious optimism about future water management in the region. Yet, taken alone, a numerical account of water treaties reveals little about the context in which the agreements were negotiated, the nature of the rules and regulations adopted, or the influence of the agreements in addressing problems or enhancing joint governance. Drawing on a database containing all the international freshwater agreements entered into between South Africa and its neighbours since 1910, this article examines trends in the articulation of these treaties and discusses the implications of the rules and regulations they embody. Specific consideration is given to issues of information sharing, water allocation and organizations. This analysis is a first step towards understanding the impact of existing agreements, identifying opportunities for the negotiation of new treaties and enhancing existing systems. |
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| Keywords: | Conflict Cooperation Transboundary water Treaty law Regional integration |
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