Water Diplomacy Quiz

What was the main message from the discussion on 'Conflict, Climate and Cooperation'?

• Violence over water resources is increasing internationally.

• Cooperation over water resources has decreased in the past 60 years.

• Disputes over water resources are inevitable due to climate change.

• There is historically more cooperation than conflict over international waters.

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How many international water basins are there?

• 313

• 600

• 900

• 1,800

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What percentage of water-related events between Member States involve cooperation?

• 33%

• 50%

• 66%

• 75%

When was the last documented war over water between two countries?

• 100 years ago

• 10 years ago

• 50 years ago

• 4,500 years ago

What is one of the reasons tensions over water resources are on the rise?

• Improved water management

• Climate change

• Decreased human demands for water

• Increased freshwater availability

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What is the recommendation to avoid conflicts over water resources?

• Political negotiations

• Economic sanctions

• Increased military presence

• Monitoring and early warning system

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How many river basin commissions are there around the world?

• 100

• 80

• 120

• 50

What is one of the gamechangers proposed at the UN Water Conference?

• Increase in water tariffs

• Creation of a global water information system

• Reduction of water infrastructure

• Privatization of water resources

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What is one of the recommendations for water diplomacy?

• Increased reliance on historical practices

• Reduction of scientific data in water agreements

• Isolation of experts in water diplomacy

• Greater involvement of academics in policy-making

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What is one of the recommendations for water governance?

• Crisis management mode

• Joint action beyond absence of conflict

• Absence of conflict

• Fragmentation of efforts