Sustainability and International Water Law

Otto Spijkers

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Abstract

The aim of this chapter is, first, to get a better understanding of ‘sustainability’ by
looking at what it is, what it means, and how it relates to terms with which it shares a
family resemblance, such as ‘sustainable development’. Then, suggestions are made on
how it is – or could be – linked to the most fundamental principles of international water
law, that is, the equitable and reasonable utilisation principle and the no harm principle.
Finally, the link with the human right to water is analysed briefly.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationElgar Encyclopaedia of Environmental Law
EditorsMichael Faure
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
ChapterX.16
Pages214-224
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9781785369520
ISBN (Print)9781786436986
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2021

Keywords

  • International water law
  • sustainability
  • sustainable development
  • sustainable use
  • environmental sustainability
  • equitable and reasonable utilisation
  • no harm
  • human right to water

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