A - Internationally Shared Water Resources: GERD (Case Study) Flashcards
What is causing increased demands on water resources?
Population growth and societal development.
Why are many societies facing a water limitation?
Dependence on non-renewable groundwater.
What can happen when water supplies fail?
Drastic steps like mass migration, civil unrest, and wars.
What is the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)?
Africa’s largest dam, being built on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia.
What is the purpose of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam?
To produce 6,000 megawatts of electricity.
How does the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam impact Egypt?
It could reduce Egypt’s water supply from the Nile.
Which countries are stakeholders in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project?
Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan.
How much will the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project cost?
Approximately $4.8 billion.
Where is the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam located in relation to Sudan?
Just 20 km from the Sudan border.
What treaty governs Egypt’s water claims on the Nile?
A 1959 treaty with Sudan, claiming two-thirds of the flow.
Why is the Nile crucial for Egypt?
It provides nearly all of Egypt’s water.
What did the 2015 declaration between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan stipulate?
Dam construction can proceed if there’s no significant harm to downstream countries.
How might the dam benefit Sudan?
It can prevent flooding, increase water consumption, and boost agricultural output.
What is Egypt’s concern over the dam’s use?
That it might be used for irrigation, reducing downstream supply.
