The Program «Water for Life» and its Implementation in the Russian Federation (the Year of Ecology in Russia)

At the present stage of the international community development, providing safe drinking water and sanitation for the population used to be and remains an important task for the states. The UN Water for Life covers a wide range of fields of concern recommended for being implemented by the states. The article thoroughly examines international standards enshrined in international agreements on the protection and sustainable use of water resources, the expansion of international cooperation of States on issues related to water resources management at all levels. In connection with the establishment of the UN Mechanism of UN-Water within the framework of the United Nations Organization, as well as two decades of the Water-for-Life (1981-1990, 2005-2015), the author analyses the implementation of the planned activities, adoption of the New UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development including the issues with regard to water resources. The Article analyses international agreements on transboundary water resources, including the new development of the International Law Commission on the transboundary water horizons. In connection with the participation of the Russian Federation in many international agreements on water resources, the author considers the 2009 Water Strategy of Russia, the Water Code, its Clean Water purpose-oriented program designed for 2 phases: 2009-2012 and 2013-2017.

«Вода для жизни», «Чистая вода», Millennium Declaration, Water for Life, water resources, international agreements, aquatic ecosystem, sustainable development, program, security, natural resources, Clean Water

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