The convention, however, is regarded as an important step in establishing international law governing water.
[5][6] After the ILC completed its project in 1994, the UN Sixth Committee drafted the Convention on the Law of Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses based on their proposal.
It includes provisions for managing natural damage to waterways, such as caused by drought or erosion, and mandated that sharing states notify others immediately of emergency conditions related to the watercourse that may affect them, such as flooding or waterborne diseases.
[9] He offers the following example: Suppose ... upstream State A has not significantly developed its water resources because of its mountainous terrain.
State A now wishes to develop its water resources for hydroelectric and agricultural purposes.