Assessing the Determinants of Effective Transboundary Water Resource Management Strategies in the Harirud River Basin, Iran

Iran's geopolitical, economic, and social factors have significantly impacted international water resources alongside climatic influences in recent years. Consequently, identifying and implementing strategies to address a potential water crisis in the Harirud region has become crucial. This research primarily aims to uncover the factors influencing integrated water management in the Harirud basin. The findings will enhance decision-makers and policymakers' understanding of water resource utilization and management behaviors during drought periods. The sustainable development model serves as the theoretical framework for this study. The statistical sample comprises ۱۲ interviewers and ۱۲۸ subject-related experts, selected through a multi-stage technique with proportional allocation. Results from structural equation modeling indicate that geopolitical-hydrodynamic, technical-economic, institutional-legal, social-cultural, and infrastructural-physical variables exert the most significant influence on the adoption of water resource management policies. Practically, this research advocates for Integrated Basin Water Management (IBWM), with results offering vital policy implications to assist decision-makers in conserving international water resources.

کلیدواژه ها:

Transboundary Water ، Management strategies ، multi-objective optimization model ، Harirud River