Case Study → Helsinki Water Convention Rules (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Year Helsinki Rules on Uses of Waters adopted
Year Helsinki Rules on Uses of Waters adopted
1966
Year Helsinki Convention signed
Year Helsinki Convention signed
1992
Core concepts of Helsinki Rules (2 terms)
Core concepts of Helsinki Rules (2 terms)
Equitable use and equitable shares
Precautionary principle in Helsinki Convention
Precautionary principle in Helsinki Convention
Act even if science hasn't fully proven link to pollution
How must transboundary waters be used?
How must transboundary waters be used?
Reasonable and equitable way
Management requirement for transboundary waters
Management requirement for transboundary waters
Sustainable management
Helsinki Rules structure (articles & chapters)
Helsinki Rules structure (articles & chapters)
37 articles over 6 chapters
Basin state entitlement under Helsinki Rules
Basin state entitlement under Helsinki Rules
Reasonable and equitable share of waters
Preference of one water use over another
Preference of one water use over another
No use should be inherently preferred
When can existing reasonable use continue?
When can existing reasonable use continue?
Unless other factors outweigh it