On 21 May 1997, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses by 103 votes in favor, 3 against and 27 abstentions. To bring the document into force, 35 instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession are necessary. At time of map creation, only 12 countries have ratified or consented to be bound (acceptance, approval or accession) by the agreement. Data sources: UN General Assembly Vote, United Nations (1997). Current Status of Convention, United Nations (2002).
