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Cooperation Needed for Managing Shared Aquifers Near Borders, Say Scientists

Just now October 26, 2026 1 min read 📰 Phys.org
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A publication by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health highlights the issue of groundwater depletion near international borders, emphasizing that shared aquifers require cooperation between countries to manage water resources effectively. This is particularly relevant for Iran, which shares aquifers with neighboring countries and faces challenges in water management. The findings underscore the need for collaborative strategies to address transboundary water issues.

Groundwater depletion and groundwater-dependent irrigation tend to concentrate close to international borders within aquifers shared by two or more countries, where pumping on one side is more likely to affect users on the other, according to a publication by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH).

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