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News A new book on the right to water: What critics should be addressed against the right to water?

This report outlines a number of reasons for which the right to water, i.e. the right of access to drinking water and sanitation for all, should not be officially recognized and examines the possible consequences which would arise if such a right was recognized in developed countries mainly. It outlines various arguments against the right to water, assesses their validity and makes suggestions on means to overcome them. The conclusion is that there are no serious obstacles to recognize a right which is so essential for each citizen.

Contact information Henri SMETS, Membre de l’Académie de l’eau et du Conseil européen du Droit de l’environnement. (email: henri@smets.com)
News type Inbrief
File link n/a
Source of information Henri Smets, Water Academy
Keyword(s) right to water
Subject(s) DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION : COMMON PROCESSES OF PURIFICATION AND TREATMENT , RIGHT
Relation http://www.emwis.net/topics/WaterRight
Geographical coverage France
News date 10/08/2007
Working language(s) FRENCH
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