TBSAa
TBSAa stands for The Basin Surveillance and Analysis association, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing standardized methods for monitoring and analyzing river basins. It seeks to improve data interoperability, methodological rigor, and policy-relevant research across borders.
Founded in 2010 by a coalition of hydrologists, geographers, and water-policy experts, TBSAa maintains its headquarters
Key activities include developing the Basin Data Exchange Framework, publishing guidelines and research in the TBSAa
Membership includes universities, national and regional water agencies, and research networks. Funding comes from member dues,
Impact: TBSAa standards have been adopted in several transboundary basins and used to harmonize monitoring programs.
Criticism has included concerns about governance balance and funding transparency. TBSAa states that it is expanding
See also: List of international environmental organizations; Hydrology; Water resources management; Geographic information systems.