International conflict over water resources in Himalayan Asia : Conflict and cooperation over Asia's water resources

The authors explore the fresh water crisis of Himalayan Asia. While the region hosts some of the world's mightiest rivers, it is also home to rapidly modernizing, increasingly affluent, and demographically multiplying societies, ensuring the rapid depletion of water resources and of disputes over ownership of transboundary waters. Focusing On Transboundary River Systems And Their Basins, The Authors Explore The Fresh Water Crisis Of Himalayan Asia. While The Region Hosts Some Of The World's Mightiest Rivers, It Is Also Home To Rapidly Modernizing, Increasingly Affluent, And Demographically Multiplying Societies. This Combination Ensures Both The Depletion Of Water Resources And The Increase In Disputes Over Ownership Of Transboundary River Waters. In A Thorough Investigation, Based On Extensive Field Research Across Asia, The Authors Examine How These Disputes Impact The Present And Future Interstate Relations Of This Key Region. Part I: Fundamentals Of River Rivalry In Himalayan Asia -- Water Insecurity In Himalayan Asia -- Challenge Of Climate Change In Himalayan Asia -- Part Ii: Sources Of Trans-boundary River Disputes -- Damming The Rivers-i: The Irrigation Imperative -- Damming The Rivers-ii: The Energy Imperative -- Damming The Rivers-iii: The Diversion Imperative -- Part Iii: Alternatives To Water Conflict -- Cooperative River Basin Management -- Water Technology Innovation -- Part Iv: The Future Of Himalayan Asia's Rivers -- Conclusion: Swimming Against The Tide. Robert G. Wirsing, Christopher Jasparro, Daniel C. Stoll. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Water Insecurity in Himalayan Asia....Pages 3-18 Challenge of Climate Change in Himalayan Asia....Pages 19-42 Front Matter....Pages 43-43 Damming the Rivers — I: The Irrigation Imperative....Pages 45-82 Damming the Rivers — II: The Energy Imperative....Pages 83-112 Damming the Rivers — III: The Diversion Imperative....Pages 113-129 Front Matter....Pages 131-131 Cooperative River Basin Management....Pages 133-172 Water Technology Innovation....Pages 173-199 Front Matter....Pages 201-201 Conclusion: Swimming against the Tide....Pages 203-213 Back Matter....Pages 214-273