Signal Three fifths of 310 international river basins have no dispute framework
Summary
Almost two thirds of the world's freshwater crosses a national border, yet three fifths of the 310 international river basins have no framework for managing disputes, and neither the United States nor China has signed the 1997 watercourses convention.
Classification
Main topicResources, Food & Water
Region menusGlobal
Impactscope:global
Time horizon0-3 years (2026-07-25)
Last updated2026-07-29 04:49:53
Evidence 1
- Top Risks 2026 Eurasia Group page=36;section=Top Risk #10: The water weapon 2026-01 accessed 2026-07-25
Part of trends 1
- TrendThe water weapon8 signals
Directly linked issues 0
No objects.
Relation types: supports
Public id: fm-fd3758bd8a62