US International Fresh Water Policy - Need Analysis, and Recommendation
Abstract
Environmental concerns like deforestation, pollution, over-fishing and global warming exceed geographic boundaries. Among these significant and global environmental problems, the problem of the world's fresh water resources deserves special attention. The purpose of this paper is to describe the critical need for the United States to provide leadership in the development of a viable international agency. This agency would deal with the scarcity of fresh water and the possible future conflicts resulting from water disputes. This paper begins with a background section describing population growth; detailing how much water is available for use; finally detailing the water crisis by describing areas of the world where water has played a role in the conflict. These sections will show the critical need for the United States to develop an international water policy. Additionally, this paper will provide a critical analysis of the current United States policy and review some of the options available to deal with the international water crisis. This paper describes three viable courses of action which the U.S. could adopt. Finally, this paper concludes with a recommendation on which course of action would best suite the United States Government.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA400850
Entities
People
- Roy C. Bierwirth
Organizations
- United States Army War College