Nile and Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

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Nile and Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

Past, Present and Future

Hydrology and the hydrosphere Geography The environment Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology

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Collection: Springer Geography

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 31st August 2021

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 111 Mb

ISBN: 9783030764371


Introduction

This book is a contribution by the presenters of the 2020 International Conference on the Nile and Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The Nile basin is facing unprecedented level of water right challenges after the construction of GERD has begun. Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan have struggled to narrow their differences on filling and operation of the GERD. The need for science and data-based discussion for a lasting solution is crucial.

Topics Covered

Historical perspectives, water rights, agreements, failed negotiations, and other topics related to the Nile is covered in this book. The book covers Nile water claims past and present, international transboundary basin cooperation and water sharing, Nile water supply and demand management, Blue Nile/Abbay and Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, land and water degradation and watershed management, emerging threats of the Lakes Region in the Nile Basin, and hydrologic variation and monitoring.

Intended Audience

This book is beneficial for students, researchers, sociologists, engineers, policy makers, lawyers, water resources and environmental managers and for the people and governments of the Nile Basin.

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