Research On Transboundary Aquifers Based On Map Of Groundwater Resources And Environment In Asia

As an important part of the global groundwater resources systems, the importance and function on the environment and human development of Transboundary aquifers have not been due attention. Until the 1980s, people made the issue of transboundary aquifers as an scientific discussion. After the concept of transboundary aquifers have been proposed late 20th century, the international hydrological academics start to focus on and research transboundary aquifers. In 1997 the International Association of Hydrogeologists has established a professional committee on Transboundary Aquifers Resources Management to promote their study and joint international cooperation. In 2000, the UNESCO's International Hydrological Programme and International Association of Hydrogeologists and the UNESCO's Food and Agricultural Organization have established the International Shared (transboundary) Aquifer Resource Management (ISARM) Programme.This multiagency cooperative program has launched a number of global and regional initiatives. These are designed to delineate and analyze transboundary aquifer systems and to encourage riparian states to work cooperatively toward mutually beneficial and sustainable aquifer development.Transboundary aquifers are as important a component of global water resource systems as are transboundary rivers; yet, their recognition in international water policy and legislation is very limited.Existing international conventions and agreements barely address aquifers and their resources. To rectify this deficiency, it is necessary to conduct deeper study of transboundary aquifers.This study relies on the project of Groundwater resources and the environment in Asia, which is sponsored by the Chinese National Committee for IAH and China Geological Survey. The Institute of Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology for Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences do the specific work. In order to provide the basis for development of groundwater resources between China and neighboring countries or regions, we need to study transboundary aquifers in China. Furthermore a case study on Kerulen River Basin which is shared by China and Mongolia was carried out.The Kherlen river takes its origin from southern slope of Khentei mountain range at elevation about 1264 m and drains into Dalai Nuur in China. The research included the following aspects:water distribution, including surface water and groundwater; hydrogeological conditions of transboundary aquifers, water quantity, water environment, etc.