Q. With reference to the UN Water Convention, which of the following statements are correct?
1.It is also known as the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes.
2.Parties to the Convention are required to prevent, control, and reduce transboundary impacts, use transboundary waters in a reasonable and equitable way, and ensure their sustainable management.
3.The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) services the UN Water Convention.
4.It is a legally binding instrument that promotes the sustainable management of shared water resources.
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Explanation –
Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. The UN Water Convention, also known as the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, was adopted in Helsinki in 1992 and entered into force in 1996. It is a legally binding instrument that promotes the sustainable management of shared water resources, supports the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), prevents conflicts, and fosters peace and regional integration. Parties to the Convention are required to prevent, control, and reduce transboundary impacts, use transboundary waters in a reasonable and equitable way, and ensure their sustainable management.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The UN Water Convention is serviced by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
Source: Forum IAS
