Preparing comprehensive catalogues of water resource information at different sources

Water resource assessment necessitates the strengthening of existing systems for technology transfer, adaptation and diffusion, for development of new technology for use under field conditions, and for development of endogenous capacity. Prior to inaugurating the above activities, it is necessary to prepare catalogues of the water resource information held by government services, the private sector, educational institutes, consultants, local water-use organizations and others.

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.

1. Sharing information about inland aquatic resources
2. Preparing national plans for water resource protection and conservation
3. Ensuring water resources

1. Strengthening information networks on water quantity and quality data
2. Providing public information on transboundary water pollution
3. Providing public information on improving rational use of water resources
4. Providing public information for water users
5. Providing information on drinking water quality
6. Increasing public information in water resource planning
7. Improving international exchange of information on water management technology
8. Exchanging information on transboundary water pollution

1. Assessing water quality

1. Collecting data on water

1. Misinformation
2. Information
3. Disinformation
4. Deformation