
International cooperation is shaped by a history of waterways and wars
The first international organization dates to an 1804 Rhine River treaty. In the 20th century, organizations proliferated.
The Albufeira Convention is a legally binding international accord between Portugal and Spain to manage their shared river basins, including the Douro and Tagus rivers. Signed in 1998, the convention establishes a framework to coordinate water management and protect aquatic ecosystems from floods and droughts.
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The first international organization dates to an 1804 Rhine River treaty. In the 20th century, organizations proliferated.