Water is a issue of high importance on the international front. It is both a welcome and life sustaining element, and at the same time one that can kill or weaken a whole people. Access to clean water is a basic human right, which we all tend to overlook in the west as we have it available in plentiful supply with ease of access.
Countries have regulations in place that cover contamination of both ground and surface water, but it depends on the location as to how much or little enforcement of these regulations is applied. It should not be a matter of having a government enforce a regulation in order for an entity to do whatever it can to be protective of local drinking water sources.
From the point of view of someone considering the establishment of some enterprise in a country there needs to be an understanding of the available resources. Water is one of those key resources. From a political point there also needs to be an understanding of the availability of water to the enterprise as well as to the local populace. The reason being if the government gives the enterprise unrestricted access to the water, while at the same time limits or fails to provide the same water to local populace this may create a future issue; also it is not the right thing to do.
Before engaging in an agreement concerning water rights for the enterprise it is best to conduct an evaluation of this resource that covers quantity, quality, availability, and local politics. The same as a environmental assessment to provide the user with the information necessary to make the right decision.
Never sign an agreement without consulting with your environmental experts, as well as legal staff. Use this team to obtain guidance.
Countries have regulations in place that cover contamination of both ground and surface water, but it depends on the location as to how much or little enforcement of these regulations is applied. It should not be a matter of having a government enforce a regulation in order for an entity to do whatever it can to be protective of local drinking water sources.
From the point of view of someone considering the establishment of some enterprise in a country there needs to be an understanding of the available resources. Water is one of those key resources. From a political point there also needs to be an understanding of the availability of water to the enterprise as well as to the local populace. The reason being if the government gives the enterprise unrestricted access to the water, while at the same time limits or fails to provide the same water to local populace this may create a future issue; also it is not the right thing to do.
Before engaging in an agreement concerning water rights for the enterprise it is best to conduct an evaluation of this resource that covers quantity, quality, availability, and local politics. The same as a environmental assessment to provide the user with the information necessary to make the right decision.
Never sign an agreement without consulting with your environmental experts, as well as legal staff. Use this team to obtain guidance.
No comments:
Post a Comment