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Why we need an international water convention

Published: 20. 03. 2004

Water needs the protection of international law. One of the central demands of Alliance Sud is that a water convention binding under international law should be worked out.

In this way it champions a forward-looking water policy that is based on the human right to water, recognises water as a common good of mankind, safeguards the basis of life for future generations and creates equitable distribution.

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