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Transboundary rivers form crucial lifelines for the supply of energy, transport and irrigation for
agriculture in many countries. There are more transboundary agreements over water resources
than conflicts, providing excellent opportunities for international peaceful collaboration and
improved natural resource management.
Extensive global media coverage and awareness
Raised awareness of the role of ecosystem restoration
in sustainable development
Provided environmental overviews of African natural
resources for improved management
Strengthened international collaboration, treaties and
transboundary sharing in research and data sharing
in the Himalayas-Hindu Kush, Eastern Europe,
Central Asia and Eastern Africa
African transboundary river systems: Peaceful resource
sharing for prosperity, food security and development
Himalayas-Hindu Kush: Transboundary sharing for
development and food security
Eastern Europe and Central Asia: Environment and
security
Transboundary waters
The role of transboundary lakes, basins and river systems for human
security, food security, power, transport and peaceful collaboration in
Asia and Africa
Major impacts
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The road ahead 2014–2017