Further Perspectives of the Project “Sustainable Use and Protection of Groundwater Resources – Transboundary Water Management – Belarus – Poland – Ukraine

Abstract

The rational utilization of groundwater reserves is essential for our future existence. Our project is supported by the Committee on Science for Peace and Security (SPS) as a Pilot Study on the development of a transboundary water quality monitoring and assessment program between Belarus, Poland, and Ukraine with strong support from the USA and Israel. It is an important initiative of cooperation on monitoring, contamina‑tion migration and water management issues between central and eastern European countries. It is a part of the process of setting up a new strategy for mainstream shared groundwater resources, to reduce the possibility of conflicts and develop a sustainable system of regional stability. Developing this project is part of an integration process of Belarus and Ukraine into European water management system and cooperation between EU and neighborhood eastern countries which would guarantee development and stability in this part of Europe.