Programme Cooperation Agreement 2012 – 2013

Transboundary rivers form crucial lifelines for the supply of energy, transport and irrigation for agriculture in many countries. There are more transboundary agreements over water resources than conflicts, providing excellent opportunities for international peaceful collaboration and improved natural resource management. Transboundary waters The role of transboundary lakes, basins and river systems for human security, food security, power, transport and peaceful collaboration in Asia and Africa

The road ahead 2014–2017

Major impacts

Extensive global media coverage and awareness

African transboundary river systems: Peaceful resource sharing for prosperity, food security and development

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Raised awareness of the role of ecosystem restoration in sustainable development

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Himalayas-Hindu Kush: Transboundary sharing for development and food security

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Provided environmental overviews of African natural resources for improved management

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Eastern Europe and Central Asia: Environment and security

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Strengthened international collaboration, treaties and transboundary sharing in research and data sharing in the Himalayas-Hindu Kush, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Eastern Africa

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