Water resource conflict in the Amazon region: The case of hydropower generation and multiple water uses in the Tocantins and Araguaia river basins

Hora, Monica da; Legey, Luiz Fernando Loureiro

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“…Thus, all water use upstream from the enterprise will be restricted to the values allowed by ANA. In the case of transboundary rivers (such as the Madeira river, which hydroelectric power exploitation at Jirau and Santo Antonio), the possible conflicts from this restriction could take on international proportions [13]. This concern was also expressed by [14], who mentioned that expansion of the generation capacity of the hydroelectric sector will demand deeper knowledge of the area where this will take place, with permanent follow-up of power generation conditions.…”

Section: Evaluation Of the Legal Basis For Water Resource Management mentioning

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The Amazon Basin in the Context of Shared Management of Transboundary Water Resources

Calhman¹,

Hora²

2017

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The present study addresses the issue of shared management of transboundary water resources, using the Amazon river basin as a case study. To evaluate risks, two scenarios (current and future) were simulated using the methodology proposed by the Transboundary Waters Assessment ProgrammeRiver Basins. The results obtained allowed the inference that the Amazon Basin, considering all indicators, is in the "moderate" category of risk within the current scenario. In turn, when only the "governance" indicator is considered, reflected through projected water politics tensions, the risk category for the basin becomes "high", both in the current and future scenarios (2030 and 2050). In conclusion, it is recommended that states should establish clear priorities and rules for water resource monitoring, use and supervision.

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The Amazon Basin in the Context of Shared Management of Transboundary Water Resources

Calhman¹,

Hora²

2017

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“…This means that all water use upstream from the enterprise will be restricted to the values granted by ANA. In the case of transboundary rivers (such as the River Madeira with the hydroelectric projects of Jirau and Santo Antonio), the possible conflicts that come from this restriction may assume international proportions [25].…”

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Shared Management of Water Resources among Sovereign States in Latin America: The Case of the River Plate Basin

Calhman¹,

Hora²

2016

JEP

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The present article sought to address the issue of shared management of water resources among sovereign states in Latin America, focusing on the hydrographic basin of the River Plate. The methodology of the Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme for river basins proposed by the United Nations was used to evaluate risks within current and future scenarios. The results obtained allow the inference that the River Plate basin is in a moderate-risk category. However, high and very high risk values were observed for the pollution, dams and economic reliance indicators, which in the future horizon could promote conflicts regarding water resource use. In conclusion, states should establish their priorities and clear rules for monitoring, use and surveillance of water. This process should be done in an integrated manner, with due regard for international arrangements, and should be compatible with the policies and management instruments of the countries involved.

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“…Water management is a complex affair involving many competitive negotiation and other uncertainties. The complexity increases when the goal is to combine the multiple benefits of often competing water uses, such as hydropower, industry, livelihoods, and irrigation, while reducing natural risks (flood control) and meeting environmental requirements [1]. Especially when water management covers multiple water spaces, it often causes conflicts between authorities or organizations with different interests [2,3].…”

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The Competitions, Negotiations, and Collaborations of Regional Integration: A Perspective on Sustainable Management of Water Resources in Pingtung Plain, Taiwan

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A consultative and cooperative perspective on water management is vital in regional sustainability. However, previous approaches often failed to consider the complex trade-offs involved in water resource allocation. This study explores theoretical perspectives on regional integration as a policy goal through the process of water allocation. The main purpose is to explain new areas created by allocation and regional integration with local-scale cases. The connections between post-structuralism, fragmentation, and heterogeneity are explored with five case studies of groundwater zoning: a Xinyuan buried pipe compensation, a Ligang well closure and power shutdown, a Dachaozhou artificial lake, a Wandan hold back well, and a Meinong anti-deep-water wells. Along with the case studies, secondary literature, interviews, and a field investigation were used. The time span of water conflicts was from 1973 to 2019, and the spatial scope is the groundwater distribution area. The study found that regional integration and dynamic balance are each other’s subject and object, which was empirically verified through the water conflicts in agriculture and the semiconductor industry. Regional integration comes through scaled and flexible methods of operation, and is produced through special market agents and post-structural spaces. In the process, the imbalance caused by conflict must also be adjusted and evolved through cooperation, competition, and negotiation to maintain the dynamic balance. This involves internal treatment of the local government, external integration of the central government, and technological evolution within the organization. Accordingly, several suggestions are proposed that may be helpful for sustainable water resource governance. In summary, this study makes up for the shortcomings of water management patterns constructed by simple spatial overlaying of regional integration. Our findings could effectively enhance negotiations and collaboration in water management for regional sustainability.

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Water resource conflict in the Amazon region: The case of hydropower generation and multiple water uses in the Tocantins and Araguaia river basins

Cited by 3 publications

References 3 publications

The Amazon Basin in the Context of Shared Management of Transboundary Water Resources

The Amazon Basin in the Context of Shared Management of Transboundary Water Resources

Shared Management of Water Resources among Sovereign States in Latin America: The Case of the River Plate Basin

The Competitions, Negotiations, and Collaborations of Regional Integration: A Perspective on Sustainable Management of Water Resources in Pingtung Plain, Taiwan

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