International Journal Of Coastal, Offshore And Environmental Engineering(ijcoe)

International Journal Of Coastal, Offshore And Environmental Engineering(ijcoe)

Assessing the Determinants of Effective Transboundary Water Resource Management Strategies in the Harirud River Basin, Iran

Document Type : Original Research Article

Authors
Ali Mokhtari Karchegani 1
Ali Mohammadpour 2
Mortaza Tavakoly 3
1 Department of Geography and Rural Planning, Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. Member of the board of the Iranian Rural Development Association
2 Department of Civil Engineering, Urban Development and Disaster Management, Malek Ashtar University, Tehran, Iran.
3 Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Rural Planning, Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/ijcoe.2025.492651.1117
Abstract
Iran's geopolitical, economic, and social factors have significantly impacted international water resources alongside climatic influences in recent years. Consequently, identifying and implementing strategies to address a potential water crisis in the Harirud region has become crucial. This research primarily aims to uncover the factors influencing integrated water management in the Harirud basin. The findings will enhance decision-makers and policymakers' understanding of water resource utilization and management behaviors during drought periods. The sustainable development model serves as the theoretical framework for this study. The statistical sample comprises 12 interviewers and 128 subject-related experts, selected through a multi-stage technique with proportional allocation. Results from structural equation modeling indicate that geopolitical-hydrodynamic, technical-economic, institutional-legal, social-cultural, and infrastructural-physical variables exert the most significant influence on the adoption of water resource management policies. Practically, this research advocates for Integrated Basin Water Management (IBWM), with results offering vital policy implications to assist decision-makers in conserving international water resources.
Keywords
Transboundary Water
Management Strategies
multi-objective optimization model
Harirud River
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