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resources. The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and
International Lakes (1992) includes national and international measures to prevent,
control and reduce the release of hazardous substances into the aquatic environment.
It also includes measures to abate eutrophication and acidification, as well for the
prevention, control and reduction of transboundary pollution. The goal is to encourage
sustainable water management, conservation of water resources and environmental
protection.
(d)
International Targets/Recommended Standards: The World Health
Organization (WHO) has established some water law standards.
(e) Linkages to Other Indicators: This indicator is linked to indicators of energy
production and electricity generation and to other environmental indicators such as
discharges of oil into coastal waters, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollutant
emissions, etc.
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