An Investigation on the Regulatory and Organizational Frameworks for Integrated Water Resources Management In Shared River Basins with Emphasis on Trans Boundary Rivers of Iran

Integrated water resources management, processes that promote the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources at the river basin level requires an efficient legal framework to provide clear rules and procedures. The role of law is important at all stages of the planning, design and implementation of water management systems. A number of concrete legal issues must be addressed, such as ownership of the water, shared responsibilities, possible injuries for actions and uses by one state, mechanism for cooperation among riparian states, allocations and restrictions for different uses, and methods for peaceful settlement of disputes. Applying an appropriate legal framework promotes efficient management and helps avoid or settle conflicts between competing water users and their interests. Therefore, in this research, firstly, are introduced important international rules about the method of governance and utilization of shared rivers. In the next step, is studied each of the trans boundary rivers (Tigris, Euphrates, Arvandrud, Hirmand, Heriroud, Aras, Atrak) in Iran country. Finally, Will be presented recommendations for the better development and management of the rivers. the Studies have shown that some of poor management returned to the economic, social and political relations of Iran with other neighbor countries, and as a result from previous studies it can be declare that Considering the available international rules and the condition of exploitation of countries with shared resources, societies and the state must move towards a rational and appropriate use with the right of sustainable development for both sides.