Sahana et al. Supplementary Data for Global Transboundary River Research: Databases, Case Study Analysis, and Regional Statistics for Sustainable Management

This dataset supports our comprehensive review article on transboundary river research, exploring its implications for sustainable management worldwide. Utilizing machine learning, we analyzed 4,237 publications and conducted an in-depth desk review of 325 selected papers, examining a total of 4,713 case studies spanning 286 river basins globally. The study provides critical insights into upstream, midstream, and downstream regions, offering a complete view of challenges and opportunities in transboundary river management. Supplementary Data 1 contains the main database used in this study, sourced from Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Additionally, Supplementary Data 2 and 3, included in the spreadsheet, offer statistics and further resources essential for understanding regional and cross-regional dynamics in river basin governance. These supplementary resources include key statistics, case study metadata, and tools, helping to facilitate a deeper exploration of basin-specific and global trends in transboundary water management. This collection of data and resources provides a valuable foundation for researchers and policymakers in advancing sustainable transboundary river management practices.