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Open research questions in Transboundary Water Resource Management

57 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 882 Transboundary Water Resource Management papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • The conflict between upstream and downstream countries over water management. 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

  • Climate change and anthropogenic pressures disrupting hydrological regimes and exacerbating water scarcity. Insufficient consideration of groundwater in climate adaptation and sectoral policies. 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

  • Conducting direct fieldwork in the Irrawaddy watershed due to political turmoil and civil war. Addressing the human costs of river development, including resettlement and environmental degradation. 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 presents a conceptual framework, which requires future empirical validation and operationalization. The framework is limited to a specific context, namely hydrocarbon exploration in Libya.

    A Conceptual GeoAI Framework for Sustainable Hydrocarbon Exploration in Libya: SustainGeo Explorer · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in current hydrocarbon exploration practices, which often prioritize efficiency over environmental sustainability. The proposed framework addresses this gap by integrating sustainability assessment into exploration decision-making.

    A Conceptual GeoAI Framework for Sustainable Hydrocarbon Exploration in Libya: SustainGeo Explorer · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the nexus between climate variability and groundwater dynamics. The need for a comprehensive evaluation of urban water security in data-scarce environments.

    Hydro-demographic drivers of aquifer depletion and urban water insecurity in Borama, Somaliland: a mixed-methods assessment · 2026 · DOI

  • Water scarcity due to socioeconomic pressures and climate change. Limited adaptation to climate change. Inefficient 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

  • Infrastructural fragilities. High levels of network leakage. Fragmented governance. Limited operational capacity of storage infrastructure.

    Drought or Neglect? The Infrastructure Paradox of Sicily's 2026 Water Boom · 2026 · DOI

  • The Soviet Union faces a water distribution problem. There is a need to address the growing water shortages in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

    Soviet water diversion plans: Implications for Kazakhstan and Central Asia · 1983 · 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 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 identifies a gap in understanding how U.S. foreign policy engages with water insecurity and climate-related migration. 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 study identifies a gap in the existing literature on the implications of unilateral dam construction on water security and regional stability. 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 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

  • 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

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