Water Law (Venezuela)

Venezuela's Water Law establishes the legal and institutional framework for the comprehensive management of water resources in the country. This legislation defines water as a public domain good and irreplaceable national heritage, regulating its conservation, use, and protection. The law articulates principles, norms, and mechanisms for water planning, granting of concessions, pollution prevention, and community participation in water management. It contemplates the creation of governance bodies such as watershed councils and establishes economic instruments for resource valuation. It constitutes the legal foundation to guarantee the human right to water and the sustainability of water resources in Venezuela.