Can continental transboundary compacts hold water?

Andrew Gronewold (), Jenna Bednar, Marjorie Cort, Vianey Rueda, Michael Moore and Jon Allan
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Andrew Gronewold: University of Michigan
Jenna Bednar: University of Michigan
Marjorie Cort: University of Michigan
Vianey Rueda: University of Michigan
Michael Moore: University of Michigan
Jon Allan: University of Michigan

Nature Communications, 2024, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-4

Abstract: The growing number of threats facing continental-scale transboundary water treaties warrants contemporary evaluation of not only the political and climatological conditions under which they were constructed, but also of how different management strategies for accommodating changes in those conditions can lead to treaty success or failure. We assess these threats by highlighting key attributes and vulnerabilities of water treaties across North America that frame a diverse set of future water management priorities. While these threats are ubiquitous globally, they are particularly pronounced in North America where water-abundant basins along the border between the United States (US) and Canada contrast with arid basins along the border between the US and Mexico. We propose addressing these needs through a three-step call to action for management agencies, politicians, and the public at large to embrace a holistic perspective on transboundary water agreements.

Date: 2024
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