Primary Convener:
Ali Mirchi, Oklahoma State University

Convener:
Amir AghaKouchak, University of California, Irvine
Dalal Najib, National Academy of Sciences
Daniel Placht, National Academy of Sciences

Early Career Convener:
Kasra Khodkar, Oklahoma State University

Chair:
Ali Mirchi, Oklahoma State University
Amir AghaKouchak, University of California, Irvine
Dalal Najib, National Academy of Sciences
Daniel Placht, National Academy of Sciences

Transboundary river basins cover more than 47% of the Earth’s land area, providing home to 3 billion people in 150 countries. Although transboundary river basins are hotspots for cooperation, cross-boundary sources of friction impede functioning institutional arrangements and mutually beneficial infrastructural development of international waters, especially during prolonged droughts. Climate change, hydrologic variability and uneven water availability among neighboring countries increase uncertainties surrounding the effectiveness of transboundary water resources management institutions and practices. This session will be a platform to discuss innovative ways to navigate challenges in transboundary water resources management, including technological advances, assessment frameworks, science diplomacy and coalitations aimed at better coordinating the management of transboundary water resources. Submissions are encouraged in diverse areas related to conflicts in transboundary river basins, sustainability and management of water resources that cross international borders, and scientific networks that facilitate cooperation to address research needs in transboundary river basins.

Index Terms
1878 Water|energy interactions
1879 Watershed
1880 Water management
1884 Water supply

Neighborhoods:
3. Earth Covering