Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents -- Acknowledgements -- List of Tables -- Terms -- Introduction -- Methodology -- 1 Disputes and the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses --  1 Increasing Water Stress and Conflict --  2 The Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses --  3 Inter-State Dispute Resolution Regarding the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses -- 2 Disputes at a 'Technical Level' --  1 A 'Technical Level'? --  2 Why Are 'Technical Level' Mechanisms Important or Useful in the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses? --  3 When Should 'Technical Level' Be Applied? --  4 Technical 'Step' in a 'Stepped Approach' to Disputes in the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses in Practice -- 3 A 'Stepped Approach' to Disputes Regarding the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses --  1 What Is a 'Stepped Approach' to Disputes in the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses? --  2 A 'Stepped Approach' to International Watercourse Disputes in Treaty Practice --  3 Why a 'Stepped Approach' to Disputes Is Important in the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses --  4 Importance of a 'Stepped Approach' to Disputes, in Recent International Cases -- 4 Conclusions -- Appendix A: Table of Treaties Examined -- Appendix B: Table of Cases -- Appendix C: Table of Treaties and Other Instruments -- Bibliography.

With increasing global pressure on scarce international water resources, the importance of dispute avoidance and resolution at the international level cannot be understated. A 'Stepped Approach' to Disputes on International Watercourses explores a conceptual and practical framework for addressing these complex challenges, presenting a structured, multi-faceted approach that integrates technical expertise, diplomatic negotiations, and, when necessary, binding adjudication. Drawing on a broad analysis of 225 international watercourse agreements, it puts forward a 'stepped approach' as an important tool that can foster cooperation, prevent conflicts, and ensure the equitable and sustainable use of our shared water resources.

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