Water rights negotiation

Author: (Thailand) Bunsen / (USA) Mesincik (Editor-in-Chief) / Tian Kejun et al.
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: The Ministry of Water Resources has proposed the goal of basically completing the initial allocation of water rights for major rivers and preliminarily establishing a water rights system and a water rights trading market suitable for China's conditions by 2010. This book elaborates on the gap and disconnect between understanding water rights and formulating water rights policies. Unlike the orthodox interpretation of water rights in national laws, it provides a broad range of perspectives on water rights, acknowledging that there may be many different viewpoints regarding water rights claims. It demonstrates that water rights are not static but, much like water itself as a flowing resource, change through negotiation. It integrates the work of researchers involved in water allocation and grassroots practitioners. The case studies in the book illustrate the diversity of water rights, water rights conflicts, and resolution methods. They highlight the importance of direct user involvement in water rights negotiations. This book not only provides its main principles but also offers typical case studies on how to achieve this goal. The content of the book is adaptable to China's comprehensive construction of a water-saving society, improving water use efficiency, effectively protecting water resources, and coordinating water use conflicts. It offers valuable reference for establishing a water rights system and a water rights trading market in China.