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Background
Overview
Understanding ERU is crucial for analyzing transboundary water disputes, international environmental law, and India's approach to shared river systems. It offers a framework for sustainable and cooperative water management, especially in the context of climate change and increasing water scarcity.
The Equitable and Reasonable Utilisation (ERU) principle is a cornerstone of international water law, advocating for states sharing a transboundary watercourse to utilize its waters in an equitable and reasonable manner, taking into account all relevant factors and circumstances. This principle aims to balance the needs and rights of all riparian states, promoting cooperation over strict allocation.