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The aim of this paper is to develop a multi-criteria tool for optimal allocation of water resources in the Jordan River Basin between riparian countries. The model addresses multiple interests of each country in the region in accordance with international laws and allocates water amounts so as to mitigate the environmental risks for all the countries.
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Levner, E. (2006). Integrated Risk-Based Management of Water Resources in the Jordan River Basin. In: Morel, B., Linkov, I. (eds) Environmental Security and Environmental Management: The Role of Risk Assessment. NATO Security through Science Series, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3893-3_19
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