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Page creatorAmanda (Talk | contribs)
Date of page creation17:35, 25 June 2013
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AgreementAgreement Between the Government of India and the Government of Nepal on the Kosi Project (1954) + and Amended Agreement Between His Majesty’s Government of Nepal and the Government of India Concerning the Kosi Project (1966) +
Area1,400 km² (540.54 mi²) +
ClimateHumid mid-latitude (Köppen C-type) + and Monsoon +
Geolocation26° 29' 45.3547", 86° 53' 35.2191"Latitude: 26.495931852
Longitude: 86.8931164127
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IssueFlood Prevention: Coordination/trust/communication between local/community, regional/state, national levels required to inspect, monitor, report, and repair transboundary project infrastructure. + and Flood Response: Limited communication (early warning) and limited response capacity lead to disastrous results. +
Key QuestionWhat kinds of water treaties or agreements between countries can provide sufficient structure and stability to ensure enforceability but also be flexible and adaptable given future uncertainties? +
Land Useagricultural- cropland and pasture +
NSPDGovernance +, Values and Norms + and Assets +
Population3.3 million +
RiparianIndia +
Stakeholder TypeFederated state/territorial/provincial government +, Sovereign state/national/federal government +, Local Government +, Non-legislative governmental agency +, Community or organized citizens + and Development/humanitarian interest +
Water FeatureKosi River +
Water ProjectKosi Barrage and Embankment System (The Kosi Project) +
Water UseAgriculture or Irrigation +, Domestic/Urban Supply +, Fisheries - wild + and Livestock +
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