Arabic Terminology in the Field of Productivity and Sustainable Development: Glossary of Shared Water Resources, Technical, Socio-Economical and Legal Terminology (Advanced Copy)

This glossary is intended to be used by specialists, including decision makers and negotiators, from different ESCWA countries.

Adopting a unified English-Arabic common terminology is expected to harmonize understanding of the technical, socioeconomic, environmental, institutional and legal issues related to the joint management of shared water resources. 

The methodology in preparing the present glossary of terminology has entailed the following activities: 

• Review of existing dictionaries of water terms and resources management published by international organizations and scientific institutions. 
• Analysis of the key terminology used in the management of water resources within the context of shared resources and water related legal issues. 
• Identification of terminology to be considered in a glossary compilation for use in the management of shared water resources with emphasis on technical, socio-economic and legal terms. 
• Compilation of a list of all identified relevant terminology in an English-Arabic glossary form.