Definition(s)
Portions of a geographical area which constitutes a hydrogeological unit as the catchment area for a single river which are under the jurisdiction of two or more countries. (Source: GEMET/WPRa)
Hierarchy
Broader: watercourse
In other languages
French
cours d'eau international
Russian
международный водный путь
Spanish
cursos de agua internacionales
Chinese, Simplified
国际水道
Arabic
مجرى مائي دولي
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with international watercourse
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Basel Convention | 1 document |
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Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes | 1 document |
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Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents | 1 document |


