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Transboundary Aquifers of the World presented at the WWF5

Jan 1, 2016

Source: http://www.un-igrac.org/news/transboundary-aquifers-world-presented-wwf5

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H.R.H. Willem Alexander van Oranje Nassau and Neno Kukuric

During a special meeting at the World Water Forum 5, the Transboundary Aquifers Map of the World - update 2009 (pdf, 2.5 Mb) was presented.

Background information

The map is about Transboundary Aquifers (TBAs). It shows the present state of information regarding the occurrence and extent of TBAs world-wide.
The intention of the map is to provide a global overview of these important shared water resources and to encourage their further assessment.
The back of the map contains an introduction to a methodology for assessment of TBAs

How to obtain the map:

a digital version is available for download (pdf, 2.5 Mb)
a paper version is available on request: info@un-igrac.org (link sends e-mail)

IGRAC's Neno Kukuric had the pleasure of presenting the map to His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander, Chair of the UN Secretary General's Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation.

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During a special meeting at the World Water Forum 5, the Transboundary Aquifers Map of the World - update 2009 (pdf, 2.5 Mb) was presented.

Background information

The map is about Transboundary Aquifers (TBAs). It shows the present state of information regarding the occurrence and extent of TBAs world-wide.
The intention of the map is to provide a global overview of these important shared water resources and to encourage their further assessment.
The back of the map contains an introduction to a methodology for assessment of TBAs

How to obtain the map:

a digital version is available for download (pdf, 2.5 Mb)
a paper version is available on request: info@un-igrac.org (link sends e-mail)

IGRAC's Neno Kukuric had the pleasure of presenting the map to His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander, Chair of the UN Secretary General's Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation.

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