This short paper elaborates on characteristics of water-related violence, where and how it occurs but also underlines how common water interests can stimulate cooperation. The policy brief is aiming at the UN system by concluding that it should establish a program of preventive diplomacy focused on water.
CARIUS, A. DABELKO, G.D. WOLF, A.T. (2004): Water, Conflict, and Cooperation. Policy Brief – The United Nations and Environmental Security. (= ECSP Report , 10 ). Nairobi: UNEP URL [Accessed: 24.07.2011]