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Recommendations for international water governance
Exacerbated water-related challenges are observed worldwide and can result in regional water emergencies with a planetary dimension.
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To maintain a safe distance from the limits of controllability, it is essential to reposition international water governance.
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The UN Water Conferences planned for 2026 and 2028 are of central importance for the further development of international water law. In its report “Water in a heated world” the WBGU proposes developing an International Water Strategy with the long-term goal of a water agreement under international law. A Water Mapping Initiative should be set up and a climate-resilient, socially balanced water management should be established.
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