Reframing the transboundary water discourse: Contextualized international law in practice

Abstract

Can international law provide new insights for better understanding transboundary water practice? Selecting China as one of the most challenging case studies, the article explores the possible elements of a reconceptualized approach to international freshwater management. This study demonstrates how the legal discourse surrounding regional transboundary waters can be reframed using the concept of contextualized international law to offer increased opportunities for improved transboundary water cooperation.