Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes
PartiesParties with a link have a reservation.
| Party | Signature | RatificationS=Signature without reservation or requirement of ratification R=Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Notification A=Accession Su=Succession NK=Not Known | Entry into force | Renunciation | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 18-03-1992 | 05-01-1994 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| Austria | 18-03-1992 | 25-07-1996 (R) | 23-10-1996 | ||
| Azerbaijan | 03-08-2000 (A) | 01-11-2000 | |||
| Bangladesh | 20-06-2025 (A) | 18-09-2025 | |||
| Belarus | 29-05-2003 (A) | 27-08-2003 | |||
| Belgium | 18-03-1992 | 08-11-2000 (R) | 06-02-2001 | ||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 03-12-2009 (A) | 03-03-2010 | |||
| Botswana | 20-01-2026 (A) | 20-04-2026 | |||
| Bulgaria | 18-03-1992 | 28-10-2003 (R) | 27-01-2004 | ||
| Cameroon | 01-11-2022 (A) | 30-01-2023 | |||
| Chad | 22-02-2018 (A) | 23-05-2018 | |||
| Côte d'Ivoire | 10-07-2024 (A) | 08-10-2024 | |||
| Croatia | 08-07-1996 (A) | 06-10-1996 | |||
| Czech Republic | 12-06-2000 (A) | 10-09-2000 | |||
| Denmark | 18-03-1992 | 28-05-1997 (R) | 26-08-1997 | ||
| Estonia | 18-03-1992 | 16-06-1995 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| EU (European Union) | 18-03-1992 | 14-09-1995 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| Finland | 18-03-1992 | 21-02-1996 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| France | 18-03-1992 | 30-06-1998 (R) | 28-09-1998 | ||
| Gambia, The | 17-07-2023 (A) | 15-10-2023 | |||
| Germany | 18-03-1992 | 30-01-1995 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| Ghana | 22-06-2020 (A) | 20-09-2020 | |||
| Greece | 18-03-1992 | 06-09-1996 (R) | 05-12-1996 | ||
| Guinea-Bissau | 14-06-2021 (A) | 12-09-2021 | |||
| Hungary | 18-03-1992 | 02-09-1994 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| Iraq | 24-03-2023 (A) | 22-06-2023 | |||
| Italy | 18-03-1992 | 23-05-1996 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| Kazakhstan | 11-01-2001 (A) | 11-04-2001 | |||
| Latvia | 18-03-1992 | 10-12-1996 (R) | 10-03-1997 | ||
| Liechtenstein | 19-11-1997 (A) | 17-02-1998 | |||
| Lithuania | 18-03-1992 | 28-04-2000 (R) | 27-07-2000 | ||
| Luxembourg | 20-05-1992 | 07-06-1994 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| Moldova | 04-01-1994 (A) | 06-10-1996 | |||
| Montenegro | 23-06-2014 (A) | 21-09-2014 | |||
| Namibia | 08-06-2023 (A) | 06-09-2023 | |||
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | 18-03-1992 | 14-03-1995 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| Nigeria | 22-03-2023 (A) | 20-06-2023 | |||
| North Macedonia | 28-07-2015 (A) | 26-10-2015 | |||
| Norway | 18-09-1992 | 01-04-1993 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| Panama | 06-07-2023 (A) | 04-10-2023 | |||
| Poland | 18-03-1992 | 15-03-2000 (R) | 13-06-2000 | ||
| Portugal | 09-06-1992 | 09-12-1994 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| Romania | 18-03-1992 | 31-05-1995 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| Russian Federation | 18-03-1992 | 02-11-1993 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| Senegal | 31-08-2018 (A) | 29-11-2018 | |||
| Serbia | 27-08-2010 (A) | 25-11-2010 | |||
| Sierra Leone | 26-09-2025 (A) | 25-12-2025 | |||
| Slovakia | 07-07-1999 (A) | 05-10-1999 | |||
| Slovenia | 13-04-1999 (A) | 12-07-1999 | |||
| Spain | 18-03-1992 | 16-02-2000 (R) | 16-05-2000 | ||
| Sweden | 18-03-1992 | 05-08-1993 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| Switzerland | 18-03-1992 | 23-05-1995 (R) | 06-10-1996 | ||
| Togo | 28-09-2021 (A) | 27-12-2021 | |||
| Turkmenistan | 29-08-2012 (A) | 27-11-2012 | |||
| Ukraine | 08-10-1999 (A) | 06-01-2000 | |||
| United Kingdom | 18-03-1992 | ||||
| Uzbekistan | 04-09-2007 (A) | 03-12-2007 | |||
| Zambia | 04-09-2024 (A) | 03-12-2024 | |||
| Zimbabwe | 19-07-2024 (A) | 17-10-2024 |
Extensions
Portugal
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Macao (<20-12-1999) | 28-06-1999 | 20-12-1999 |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Botswana | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Liechtenstein | Yes | No |
| Serbia | Yes | No |
Austria
25-07-1996
The Republic of Austria declares in accordance with article 22 paragraph 2 of the Convention, that it accepts both of the means of dispute settlement mentioned in this paragraph as compulsary in relation to any Party accepting an obligation concerning one or both these means of dispute settlement.
Botswana
20-01-2026
… for purposes of Article 22(2) of the Convention, the Republic of Botswana declares that for any dispute not resolved in accordance with Article 22(1), it accepts as compulsory means of dispute settlement in relation to a Party accepting the same obligation, the submission of the dispute to the International Court of Justice; and Arbitration in accordance with the procedure set out in Annex IV to the Convention.
Denmark
28-05-1997
With reservation of application to the Faroe Islands and Greenland.
Liechtenstein
19-11-1997
Liechtenstein declares in accordance with article 22 paragraph 2 of the Convention, that it accepts both of the means of dispute settlement mentioned in this paragraph as compulsary in relation to any Party accepting an obligation concerning one or both these means of dispute settlement.
Serbia
27-08-2010
In accordance with Article 22 paragraph 2 of the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, the Republic of Serbia declares that, for a dispute not resolved in accordance with paragraph 1 of the Article 22, it accepts both means of dispute settlement in the manner and under the conditions referred to in Article 22 paragraphs 2 and 3.