An Ecosystem Valuation for Enhanced Transboundary Water Cooperation in the Kabul River Basin (Article)

Hameed Jamali, Muhammad Rafiq and Shakeel Hayat
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Hameed Jamali: Istitute of Management Sciences, Peshawar.
Muhammad Rafiq: Istitute of Management Sciences, Peshawar.
Shakeel Hayat: Istitute of Management Sciences, Peshawar.

The Pakistan Development Review, 2023, vol. 62, issue 4, 521-537

Abstract: The ongoing water conflicts between Afghanistan and Pakistan in the transboundary Kabul River Basin are narrowly focused on quantitative water distributions, which lead to winlose situations. This study proposes a novel idea of using the biodiversity and ecosystem services (BESS) concept to bring together multiple stakeholders across the KRB and transform the water-sharing conflicts. The study redefines the water management problem in the context of a green water economy and evidence of shared environmental benefits. The study found that the BESS provided by the Kabul River are vital for the livelihood of the residents and the natural flow of water is a win-win situation for both Afghanistan and Pakistan. The study recommends designing PES schemes for the sustainability and shared prosperity of the region. A new perspective on transboundary water conflicts in the KRB is needed, one that focuses on shared environmental benefits and the BESS of the river basin. This new perspective could lead to more cooperative and sustainable water management solutions.

Keywords: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services; Kabul River Basin; Market-based Pricing Method; Valuation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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