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94 gap statements mined from Transboundary Water Resource Management papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 1,100 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • It identifies the need for a framework to stress-test RBMP delivery in transboundary basins under high uncertainty. The study addresses the lack of consideration for wartime disruption in RBMP implementation.

    Feasibility Screening of River Basin Management Plan Delivery Under War-Driven Uncertainty: The Ukrainian Tisza Sub-Basin (2025–2030) · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a unified regional system for water management. The looming threat of a permanent state of drought.

    THE POLITICAL ROLE OF WATER IN CENTRAL ASIA: THE CASE OF THE AMUDARYA AND SYRDARYA RIVERS · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of sufficiently coordinated policies for the use of transboundary rivers contributed to the crisis. The inefficient use of water resources and technological deficiencies exacerbated the problem.

    MISMANAGEMENT OF WATER RESOURCES AS THE MAIN CAUSE OF THE ARAL SEA DISASTER. · 2026 · DOI

  • The geopolitical role of water in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has remained comparatively understudied. Prior research has focused on the political, military, and socio-cultural dimensions of the conflict, but has neglected the role of water.

    Water sharing in South Caucusus: A new geopolitical dimension in Nagorno Karabakh conflict · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a multifaceted approach to address the underlying social, political, economic, and environmental issues contributing to communal conflict. The need for a framework that promotes community dialogue and mediation mechanisms, transparent and inclusive governance, and clear chieftaincy regulation.

    ROOT CAUSES OF THE PERSISTENT COMMUNAL CONFLICT IN EMOHUA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand the impacts of climate change and anthropogenic pressure on ecosystem biodiversity in the Aral Sea region. The study addresses a gap in our knowledge of changes in plant diversity in the Aral Sea region.

    Patterns of plant diversity change across arid landscapes of the Aral Sea region (Central Asia) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study addresses the need for a qualitative, comparative case study approach to examine U.S. engagement with water security.

    Hydrological hegemony and U.S. strategic engagement in climate and water security · 2026 · DOI

  • The study suggests that future research should focus on reframing cooperation around shared vulnerabilities rather than contested sovereignties. The research highlights the need for further study on the implications of unilateral dam construction on water security and regional stability.

    Unilateral dam construction in West Africa and its implications for water insecurity and regional instability · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need for a comprehensive framework for analysing the implications of the dam on the Niger River.

    Unilateral dam construction in West Africa and its implications for water insecurity and regional instability · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of effective quantitative and qualitative protection of groundwater resources.

    Water Security in the Climate Policies of the European Union: The Growing Importance of Groundwater Resources · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of effective water management strategies in Central Asia. The need for integrated management tools and evaluation mechanisms to mitigate conflicts and support sustainable water sharing. The importance of considering geopolitical factors in water resources management.

    TOPIC: THEORETICAL BASIS OF RESEARCHING THE WATER FACTOR IN THE REGIONAL SECURITY SYSTEM · 2026 · DOI

  • The regional cooperation mechanisms in place have limitations. The use of transboundary waters is subject to international law and requires cooperation between states.

    Uluslararası Su Hukuku Bağlamında Aral Gölü'nün Kuruması: İlkeler, Bölgesel Antlaşmalar ve Uygulamadaki Sorunlar · 2026 · DOI

  • Further exploration and prospecting activities are needed to confirm the estimated prospective resources. Additional seismic data are required to better understand the structure of the sedimentary cover. The hydrocarbon potential of the Jurassic deposits should be further investigated.

    Updated hydrocarbon resource assessment of the Middle Kur Depression, Azerbaijan · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of data on the composition of solid and fluid components of the Jurassic deposits makes it difficult to estimate the hydrocarbon potential of these layers. The estimates of oil and gas resources are difficult to compare due to differences in geographical coverage and stratigraphic detail.

    Updated hydrocarbon resource assessment of the Middle Kur Depression, Azerbaijan · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for stronger interdisciplinary analysis and more effective transboundary coordination in river management. The lack of understanding of the environmental and human consequences of hydropower development and transboundary governance.

    Headwaters of Six Great Rivers of the World: Qingzang Plateau — An Author Interview on Dams, Transboundary River Governance, and Environmental Change in Asia · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can explore the economic and social implications of water scarcity in the Kabul River Basin. The study's results can be used to inform policy decisions on water management and allocation. Future research can focus on developing more efficient water management practices.

    Analyzing Water Demand and Supply Under Socioeconomic and Climate Change Scenarios Using WEAP: a Case Study of Kabul River Basin, Pakistan · 2026 · DOI

  • Integrated assessments combining socioeconomic development and water management are lacking in the Kabul River Basin. Prior studies have not considered the impacts of climate change on water supply-demand dynamics.

    Analyzing Water Demand and Supply Under Socioeconomic and Climate Change Scenarios Using WEAP: a Case Study of Kabul River Basin, Pakistan · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to assess the potential of water-centered development strategies to foster regional stability. The Mattei Plan's contribution to guaranteeing secure access to water remains to be fully defined.

    The Mattei Plan as a hydro-geopolitical stabilization strategy · 2026 · DOI

  • Balancing the needs of different countries and stakeholders in transboundary river governance.

    Headwaters of Six Great Rivers of the World: Qingzang Plateau — An Author Interview on Dams, Transboundary River Governance, and Environmental Change in Asia · 2026 · DOI

  • The study should be understood as an ex ante feasibility assessment based on officially reported planning documents rather than as an evaluation of implementation outcomes, - The analytical classifications depend on documentary evidence available for the 2025-2030 planning cycle and do not substitute for future field-based verification, - The literature component was designed as a structured methodological synthesis…

    Feasibility Screening of River Basin Management Plan Delivery Under War-Driven Uncertainty: The Ukrainian Tisza Sub-Basin (2025–2030) · 2026 · DOI

  • Emphasizing the underexplored role of domestic politics, the article contributes to critical hydropolitics scholarship while also highlighting the role of GERD in shaping sustainable development trajectories in the basin, with implications for equitable water access, renewable energy generation, climate resilience, and regional cooperation.

    The influence of domestic politics on transboundary water interactions over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of modern irrigation technologies and inclusive regional treaties. The analysis of the impact of climate change on water resources in Central Asia. The examination of the role of international organizations in promoting regional cooperation on water management.

    THE POLITICAL ROLE OF WATER IN CENTRAL ASIA: THE CASE OF THE AMUDARYA AND SYRDARYA RIVERS · 2026 · DOI

  • Further development of small and micro hydropower plants. Integration of hydropower into the national energy system. Assessment of the environmental and social impacts of hydropower development.

    The Future of Hydropower in Uzbekistan · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of effective quantitative and qualitative protection of groundwater resources. The integration of groundwater considerations into climate adaptation and sectoral policies. The improvement of quantitative groundwater management and abstraction control.

    Water Security in the Climate Policies of the European Union: The Growing Importance of Groundwater Resources · 2026 · DOI

  • Further study on the development of effective water management strategies in Central Asia. Analysis of the impact of climate change on water resources in the region. Examination of the role of international organizations in promoting sustainable water sharing practices.

    TOPIC: THEORETICAL BASIS OF RESEARCHING THE WATER FACTOR IN THE REGIONAL SECURITY SYSTEM · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The study addresses the lack of consideration for wartime disruption in RBMP implementation (“Feasibility Screening of River Basin Management Plan Delivery Under War-Driven…”, 2026); (2) The lack of sufficiently coordinated policies for the use of transboundary rivers contributed to the crisis (“MISMANAGEMENT OF WATER RESOURCES AS THE MAIN CAUSE OF THE ARAL SEA DISASTER”, 2026); (3) The lack of a multifaceted approach to address the underlying social, political, economic, and environmental issues contributing to communal conflict (“ROOT CAUSES OF THE PERSISTENT COMMUNAL CONFLICT IN EMOHUA LOCAL GOVERNMENT…”, 2026); (4) There is a need to understand the impacts of climate change and anthropogenic pressure on ecosystem biodiversity in the Aral Sea region (“Patterns of plant diversity change across arid landscapes of the Aral Sea…”, 2026); (5) The study suggests that future research should focus on reframing cooperation around shared vulnerabilities rather than contested sovereignties (“Unilateral dam construction in West Africa and its implications for water…”, 2026). 94 gap statements have been mined from Transboundary Water Resource Management papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 1,100 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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