Transboundary Aquifers of the World presented at the WWF5

Background information

• 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

How to obtain the map:

• a digital version is available for download (pdf, 2.5 Mb)
• a paper version is available on request: info@un-igrac.org

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 

Related articles

• WWF5 announcement 
• IGRAC at WWF5