Transboundary Aquifers of the World

During a special meeting at the World Water Forum 5, the Transboundary Aquifers Map of the World - update 2009 was presented.

TBA map (pdf, 2.5 Mb)Paper version

  • The map is about Transboundary Aquifers (TBAs). It shows the present state of information regarding the occurrence and extent of TBAs world-wide.
  • The intention of the map is to provide a global overview of these important shared water resources and to encourage their further assessment.
  • The back of the map contains an introduction to a methodology for assessment of TBAs

Comments 

IGRAC would like to know your opinion on the map and the proposed methodology for assessment.

Your comments are welcome at info@igrac.net.

 

paper version

A hardcopy of the map can be obtained by sending us your full address information: info@igrac.net

IGRAC's Neno Kukuric had the pleasure of presenting the map to His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander, Chair of the UN Secretary General's Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation 

  • for more information on TBAs: ISARM

 

 

 

 

 

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