On May 18, 2021, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. (CDT), the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters hosted a Coffee Break exploring binational collaboration for the improved management of transboundary waters, specifically groundwater resources shared by Mexico and the United States.
The session titled “Overcoming Divided Governance” brought together key voices from water law, binational agencies, and academia to discuss institutional challenges and solutions for jointly managing shared aquifers.
Panelists:
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Ed Drusina, Former Commissioner, IBWC
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Dr. Carlos Alatorre, CONAGUA – Río Bravo Basin
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Dr. Gabriel Eckstein, Professor of Law, TAMU
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Dr. Óscar Ibañez, Junta Central de Agua, Gobierno de Chihuahua
Presenters:
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Alex Mayer, University of Texas at El Paso
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Alfredo Granados, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez
Moderator:
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Bill Hargrove, University of Texas at El Paso
This session explored institutional fragmentation and how coordinated frameworks can strengthen the management of transboundary waters.