What does the OAS do regarding integrated water resources management?
The countries of the hemisphere share over 70 major trans-boundary river basins. In this context, the Department of Sustainable Development (DSD) primary objectives are to support Member States in their efforts to improve the management, conservation, and sustainable use of water resources by promoting social and economic growth. Specific actions involve the promotion of water governance, assistance in the development of policies, laws and regulations for integrated water resource management, capacity building in regional, national and local institutions, and promotion of the exchange of information through the IWRN (Inter-American Water Resources Network). To learn more go to the Integrated Water Resources Management page.
