Promoting Equity, Cooperation and Innovation in the Fields of Transboundary Waters and Natural Resources Management: The Legacy

Promoting Equity, Cooperation and Innovation in the Fields of Transboundary Waters and Natural Resources Management honours the memory and legacy of Dr. David J.H. Phillips, an extraordinary scientist, consultant and friend of the editors and contributors. He was a scientist of exceptional quality, dedicated to the practical study of aquatic environments, be they marine, freshwater or virtual. This volume contains excerpts from his meticulously researched work from a wide range of settings globally. Colleagues’ essays provide insights to a man who lived life to the utmost, worked to the highest professional standards and had a unique gift in challenging situations to generate understanding and practical responses through his curiosity, remarkable ingenuity, and sheer hard work. His work opens many new paths of research and continues to inspire scientists and researchers in the fields of marine biology and pollution, fresh water issues, and conflict over transboundary water resources.

Stephen C. McCaffrey is distinguished Professor of Law at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He chaired the International Law Commission where he was special rapporteur on international watercourses. He has served as counsel in cases before the International Court of Justice and has published widely.

John S. Murray, J.D., is senior consultant with CMPartners, a conflict management firm, where he specializes in negotiation skills training, capacity building and mentoring of advocates in transboundary water conflict situations, most recently in the Middle East and South Asia.

Melvin Woodhouse, B.Sc., M.Sc.(eng), LLM., is an independent consultant and has 35 years of global experience in the fields of water resources engineering, management, policy and law. His work addresses practical development and implementation at transboundary, national, and local levels.