Lesson 14 Flashcards
What did Gareth Thomas say about water in 2008?
When demand overtakes the supply and there are several stakeholders that wish to use the resource there is potential for conflict.
Where does international conflict usually occur?
In major basins in LICs as there is poor management with a growing population and industrial development
Water conflict in Ethiopia (the Nile)?
Rising population.
Controversy over Gilgel Gibe dam III on Omo River with hydroelectric power plant.
Negative economic effects in Ethiopia (the Nile)? (2)
Prevent seasonal foods - 200,000 rely on river for seasonal foods
Threatens survival
Arguments for dam in Ethiopia? (2)
Artificial floods can be released improve livelihoods (more plantings)
Arguments against dam in Ethiopia? (2)
Human rights violations for anyone opposing dam
Threatens drinking, ecosystems and fishing.
Why is there water conflict in the Middle East?
low rainfall, big population
What countries are in dispute over water conflict in the middle east?
Israel, Syria and Pakistan
What were Turkeys plans for water in the Middle east?
To build a dam to store and use water, opposed by Syria and Iraq
Why is there water tension between India and Bangladesh?
Jamira River, 11 km from Bangladesh border dams divert water to irrigation systems, India used it for transport but Bangladesh are deprived of water
Effects on Bangladesh from dam? (6)
Reduced flow of river, effects crops
fish stocks declining
low river levels stop trade
Increased salination due to low levels
Delta eroding as less silt is transported
Sea water intrusion increases as Delta dries out.
Why was there conflict in Colorado?
Colorado Compact 1922 allowed water right between different states
How has conflict been reduced in Colorado?
Now there is a major plumbing system with 10 major dams to give water to 30 million people
