What is the International Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses (UNWC)?

The International Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses (UNWC), adopted in 1997, is an agreement designed to protect the shared use of international watercourses, such as rivers, lakes, and aquifers. The convention states that a state must take measures to prevent significant harm to other states, and must also cooperate with other states in the watercourse’s management and use. Additionally, the convention sets out rules for how disputes between states regarding the use of international watercourses should be resolved. Though the United Nations Watercourses Convention has been adopted by many countries around the world, including the United States, it has not been ratified by all countries, and so does not have direct legal effect in all countries. This means that, while the convention does not apply directly to the state of Nevada, it may still provide guidance on issues related to the international use of Nevada’s waters, if Nevada is party to any international treaties on watercourses. Additionally, the state of Nevada may be bound by the custom and practice of international watercourse law, which is based on the convention’s principles.

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