The Role of the International Court of Justice in the Evolution of International Water Law

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  • Joni Aasi جامعة النجاح الوطنية، نابلس، فلسطين

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https://doi.org/10.31430/LKRF2079

Keywords:

Water Resources, International Court of Justice, International Water Law, Water Conflict

Abstract

An increasing number of countries are turning to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to resolve their water disputes. This is a positive development, as it allows the court to establish and improve standards for the use of waterways and help resolve conflicts related to water. The court's decisions reflect the tension between sovereignty and international law. Some decisions prioritize sovereignty and treaties, while others give more weight to moral principles and social theories. However, the court chose not to address water as a human right. This paper focuses on the ICJ''s role in developing a body of international water law and argues that the court still values sovereignty in its interpretation of laws, which often limits protections for the rights of non-state groups.

Author Biography

  • Joni Aasi, جامعة النجاح الوطنية، نابلس، فلسطين
    أستاذ القانون العام والعلوم السياسية، كلية الحقوق، جامعة النجاح الوطنية، نابلس، فلسطين.

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