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Tobias Boehmelt - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Basins at risk predicting International River Basin conflict and cooperation
    Social Science Research Network, 2013
    Co-Authors: Thomas Bernauer, Tobias Boehmelt
    Abstract:

    Growing demands for water combined with supply constraints may lead to an increased potential for International water conflicts, because many of the world’s freshwater systems cut across national boundaries. Which International River Basins are likely to experience greater conflict risks or, conversely, more cooperation? What are the factors that increase or decrease conflict risk (cooperation)? We use prediction and forecasting approaches to address these questions and compare the results with findings of an earlier "Basins at risk" study. Whereas the earlier study identified twenty-nine Basins at risk, our study identifies forty-four such River Basins. It also arrives at different findings with respect to key determinants of River Basin conflict and cooperation. The proposed analytical approach can help to increase the robustness of explanatory models, also in other areas of environmental politics. It could also make research findings more policy-relevant by moving from ex-post analysis to in-sample prediction and out-of-sample forecasting.

Susanne Schmeier - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • anchoring water diplomacy the legal nature of International River Basin organizations
    Journal of Hydrology, 2018
    Co-Authors: Susanne Schmeier, Zaki Shubber
    Abstract:

    Abstract Water diplomacy needs institutional anchoring. International River Basin Organizations (RBOs) – being the result of diplomatic efforts by riparian states intending to create a framework for cooperation between themselves over shared water bodies – can provide such institutional anchors. RBOs ensure that agreements to cooperate are turned into a long-term commitment by riparian states to jointly manage shared water resources and, in turn, foster mutually beneficial cooperation over time. RBOs have been the subject of detailed examinations of their conceptual core, of their manifold functions, of their effectiveness in achieving their goals and so forth. However, the legal nature of these entities has so far received limited attention notwithstanding its significance in empowering RBOs to act as institutional anchors for water diplomacy. Legitimate questions arise, for instance, in relation to their legal personality, or lack thereof, or to matters such as immunities and privileges. This paper will review key legal aspects of RBOs and illustrate them with examples. A sound understanding of such issues is crucial to supporting fruitful discussions between state members about the legal design of an RBO in order to fulfill their particular needs in the context of water diplomacy.

  • Clearing the muddy waters of shared watercourses governance: conceptualizing International River Basin Organizations
    International Environmental Agreements: Politics Law and Economics, 2016
    Co-Authors: Susanne Schmeier, Andrea K Gerlak, Sabine Blumstein
    Abstract:

    Institutions that have been set up by riparian states to Internationally govern shared water resources—International River Basin Organizations (RBOs)—play a key role in River Basin governance. Despite an increased attention paid to RBOs in International relations and water scholarship, there has been little focus on defining and conceptualizing RBOs and, subsequently, on comprehensively identifying the RBOs that exist around the world. This has challenged research around RBOs in both methodological and theoretical ways. This paper aims to meet this challenge by offering a theoretically grounded definition of an International RBO and crafting a comprehensive list of International RBOs. We do so deductively, building from the larger neo-institutionalist research and International water resources governance literature. Our definition identifies three broad categories of constitutive elements: Internationalization, institutionalization and governance. We apply this definition to potential cases to better identify the extent of RBOs around the world today and outline which cases qualify as RBOs and which cases fail to meet our constitutive criteria. This allows us to compile a comprehensive list of all existing International RBOs, including the identification of RBOs with specific characteristics. The article concludes by crafting an agenda for future research around RBOs that builds on this more complete understanding of RBOs.

  • governing International River and lake Basins clearing the muddy waters of International River Basin organizations
    Social Science Research Network, 2015
    Co-Authors: Susanne Schmeier, Andrea K Gerlak, Sabine Blumstein
    Abstract:

    Institutions that have been set up by riparian states to Internationally govern shared water resources — International River Basin Organizations (RBOs) — play a key role in River Basin governance. Despite an increased attention paid to RBOs in International relations and water scholarship, there has been little focus on defining and conceptualizing RBOs and, subsequently, on comprehensively identifying the RBOs that exist around the world. This has challenged research around RBOs in both methodological and theoretical ways. This paper aims to meet this challenge by offering a theoretically grounded definition of an International RBO and crafting a comprehensive list of International RBOs. We do so deductively, building from the larger neo-institutionalist research and International water resources governance literature. Our definition identifies three broad categories of constitutive elements: Internationalization, institutionalization and governance. We apply this definition to potential cases to better identify the extent of RBOs around the world today and outline which cases qualify as RBOs and which cases fail to meet our constitutive criteria. This allows us to compile a comprehensive list of all existing International RBOs, including the identification of RBOs with specific characteristics. The article concludes by crafting an agenda for future research around RBOs that builds on this more complete understanding of RBOs.

  • International River Basin organizations lost in translation transboundary River Basin governance between science and policy
    2014
    Co-Authors: Susanne Schmeier
    Abstract:

    Successfully governing water resources requires sound scientific understanding of the watercourse and the challenges it is facing. This is particularly important in transboundary watercourses due to the additional layer of complexity added when water resources transcend the politico-administrative boundaries of nation states. River Basin Organizations (RBOs) established for addressing such transboundary challenges have, however, not always been successful in linking scientific knowledge to policy decisions concerning the sustainable development of the River Basins. This has implications for the overall effectiveness of River Basin governance and the long-term sustainable development of the watercourse. This chapter analyzes the science-policy-link in RBOs. It finds that the strength of the science-policy-link varies considerably across RBOs, depending not only on the scientific knowledge provided by the RBO but also on the design of the RBO as well as the mechanisms it provides to its members for addressing the Basin’s challenges.

Sabine Blumstein - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • managing adaptation International donors influence on International River Basin organizations in southern africa
    International Journal of River Basin Management, 2017
    Co-Authors: Sabine Blumstein
    Abstract:

    ABSTRACTToday, many of the world’s River and lake Basins are threatened by environmental problems such as change in River flow, water pollution, reduced water availability, salt water intrusion, or loss of plant and animal species. International River Basin organizations (RBOs) governing such Rivers are increasingly in need to address such challenges. At the same time many of them receive technical and financial support from International donor organizations. The paper therefore addresses the question of how International donor institutions support adaptation capacities of RBOs. The aim is to identify conditions under which donor support to RBOs can support adaptation to environmental changes and improve the resilience of International water Basins. It does so by focusing on two cases in Southern Africa, including the Orange-Senqu Basin and the Orange-Senqu River Commission as well as the Cubango-Okavango Basin and the Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission. The findings of the paper illustrate a...

  • Clearing the muddy waters of shared watercourses governance: conceptualizing International River Basin Organizations
    International Environmental Agreements: Politics Law and Economics, 2016
    Co-Authors: Susanne Schmeier, Andrea K Gerlak, Sabine Blumstein
    Abstract:

    Institutions that have been set up by riparian states to Internationally govern shared water resources—International River Basin Organizations (RBOs)—play a key role in River Basin governance. Despite an increased attention paid to RBOs in International relations and water scholarship, there has been little focus on defining and conceptualizing RBOs and, subsequently, on comprehensively identifying the RBOs that exist around the world. This has challenged research around RBOs in both methodological and theoretical ways. This paper aims to meet this challenge by offering a theoretically grounded definition of an International RBO and crafting a comprehensive list of International RBOs. We do so deductively, building from the larger neo-institutionalist research and International water resources governance literature. Our definition identifies three broad categories of constitutive elements: Internationalization, institutionalization and governance. We apply this definition to potential cases to better identify the extent of RBOs around the world today and outline which cases qualify as RBOs and which cases fail to meet our constitutive criteria. This allows us to compile a comprehensive list of all existing International RBOs, including the identification of RBOs with specific characteristics. The article concludes by crafting an agenda for future research around RBOs that builds on this more complete understanding of RBOs.

  • governing International River and lake Basins clearing the muddy waters of International River Basin organizations
    Social Science Research Network, 2015
    Co-Authors: Susanne Schmeier, Andrea K Gerlak, Sabine Blumstein
    Abstract:

    Institutions that have been set up by riparian states to Internationally govern shared water resources — International River Basin Organizations (RBOs) — play a key role in River Basin governance. Despite an increased attention paid to RBOs in International relations and water scholarship, there has been little focus on defining and conceptualizing RBOs and, subsequently, on comprehensively identifying the RBOs that exist around the world. This has challenged research around RBOs in both methodological and theoretical ways. This paper aims to meet this challenge by offering a theoretically grounded definition of an International RBO and crafting a comprehensive list of International RBOs. We do so deductively, building from the larger neo-institutionalist research and International water resources governance literature. Our definition identifies three broad categories of constitutive elements: Internationalization, institutionalization and governance. We apply this definition to potential cases to better identify the extent of RBOs around the world today and outline which cases qualify as RBOs and which cases fail to meet our constitutive criteria. This allows us to compile a comprehensive list of all existing International RBOs, including the identification of RBOs with specific characteristics. The article concludes by crafting an agenda for future research around RBOs that builds on this more complete understanding of RBOs.

Thomas Bernauer - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Basins at risk predicting International River Basin conflict and cooperation
    Global Environmental Politics, 2014
    Co-Authors: Thomas Bernauer, Tobias Bohmelt
    Abstract:

    Growing demands for water combined with supply constraints may lead to an increased potential for International water conflicts, because many of the world’s freshwater systems cut across national boundaries. Which International River Basins are likely to experience greater conflict risks or more cooperation? What factors increase or decrease conflict risk (cooperation)? We use prediction and forecasting approaches to address these questions and compare the results with findings of an earlier “Basins at risk” study. Whereas the earlier study identified twenty-nine Basins at risk, our study identifies forty-four such River Basins. We also arrive at different findings with respect to key determinants of River Basin conflict and cooperation. Our analytical approach also can help to increase the robustness of explanatory models in other areas of environmental politics, and could make research findings more policy-relevant by moving from ex-post analysis to in-sample prediction and out-of-sample forecasting.

  • Basins at risk predicting International River Basin conflict and cooperation
    Social Science Research Network, 2013
    Co-Authors: Thomas Bernauer, Tobias Boehmelt
    Abstract:

    Growing demands for water combined with supply constraints may lead to an increased potential for International water conflicts, because many of the world’s freshwater systems cut across national boundaries. Which International River Basins are likely to experience greater conflict risks or, conversely, more cooperation? What are the factors that increase or decrease conflict risk (cooperation)? We use prediction and forecasting approaches to address these questions and compare the results with findings of an earlier "Basins at risk" study. Whereas the earlier study identified twenty-nine Basins at risk, our study identifies forty-four such River Basins. It also arrives at different findings with respect to key determinants of River Basin conflict and cooperation. The proposed analytical approach can help to increase the robustness of explanatory models, also in other areas of environmental politics. It could also make research findings more policy-relevant by moving from ex-post analysis to in-sample prediction and out-of-sample forecasting.

Andrea K Gerlak - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • International River Basin organizations science and hydrodiplomacy
    Environmental Science & Policy, 2020
    Co-Authors: Anita Milman, Andrea K Gerlak
    Abstract:

    Abstract As key venues for interaction and cooperation, International River Basin organizations (IRBOs) are significant contributors to hydrodiplomacy in transboundary River Basins. As part of their efforts to support hydrodiplomacy, IRBOs engage in the production and use of science. The manner in which that science is produced, and how it contributes to hydrodiplomacy, is not well understood. This paper examines the production and use of science by three IRBOs: the (US – Canada) International Joint Commission, the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River, and the Mekong River Commission. We find the science produced by the IRBOs to support hydrodiplomacy extends beyond measuring and monitoring to include more advanced and analytical forms of science. In producing science, we observe that the IRBOs balance considerations of capacity, ownership, and how the politics of the Basin will influence the production and use of the science. Given the challenge of balancing across these considerations, future research is needed to determine what mechanisms and processes for producing science can best facilitate its use in hydrodiplomacy.

  • Clearing the muddy waters of shared watercourses governance: conceptualizing International River Basin Organizations
    International Environmental Agreements: Politics Law and Economics, 2016
    Co-Authors: Susanne Schmeier, Andrea K Gerlak, Sabine Blumstein
    Abstract:

    Institutions that have been set up by riparian states to Internationally govern shared water resources—International River Basin Organizations (RBOs)—play a key role in River Basin governance. Despite an increased attention paid to RBOs in International relations and water scholarship, there has been little focus on defining and conceptualizing RBOs and, subsequently, on comprehensively identifying the RBOs that exist around the world. This has challenged research around RBOs in both methodological and theoretical ways. This paper aims to meet this challenge by offering a theoretically grounded definition of an International RBO and crafting a comprehensive list of International RBOs. We do so deductively, building from the larger neo-institutionalist research and International water resources governance literature. Our definition identifies three broad categories of constitutive elements: Internationalization, institutionalization and governance. We apply this definition to potential cases to better identify the extent of RBOs around the world today and outline which cases qualify as RBOs and which cases fail to meet our constitutive criteria. This allows us to compile a comprehensive list of all existing International RBOs, including the identification of RBOs with specific characteristics. The article concludes by crafting an agenda for future research around RBOs that builds on this more complete understanding of RBOs.

  • governing International River and lake Basins clearing the muddy waters of International River Basin organizations
    Social Science Research Network, 2015
    Co-Authors: Susanne Schmeier, Andrea K Gerlak, Sabine Blumstein
    Abstract:

    Institutions that have been set up by riparian states to Internationally govern shared water resources — International River Basin Organizations (RBOs) — play a key role in River Basin governance. Despite an increased attention paid to RBOs in International relations and water scholarship, there has been little focus on defining and conceptualizing RBOs and, subsequently, on comprehensively identifying the RBOs that exist around the world. This has challenged research around RBOs in both methodological and theoretical ways. This paper aims to meet this challenge by offering a theoretically grounded definition of an International RBO and crafting a comprehensive list of International RBOs. We do so deductively, building from the larger neo-institutionalist research and International water resources governance literature. Our definition identifies three broad categories of constitutive elements: Internationalization, institutionalization and governance. We apply this definition to potential cases to better identify the extent of RBOs around the world today and outline which cases qualify as RBOs and which cases fail to meet our constitutive criteria. This allows us to compile a comprehensive list of all existing International RBOs, including the identification of RBOs with specific characteristics. The article concludes by crafting an agenda for future research around RBOs that builds on this more complete understanding of RBOs.