International water conflict

economic growth

Countries depend on water to produce products. Some countries are heavily reliant on producing cotton or other agricultural industries. can be seen as unfair if more water is used upstream. HIC might want to build dams LIC would then be impacted.

population density

water conflict could lead to migration and increase density in that area. lakechad. Can lead to less water availability especially those areas that are water scarce. chennei india. Less supply but higher demand

growth

the bigger the population the bigger the demand and increase in waste which leads to conflict due to pollution scarcity. Contaminated water lead to increase in water bourne diseases. as population goes through dtm there will be a change in industries.

climate change

decrease in percipitation - exacerbate water conflict. less ice due to increase temperatures (more fresh water) could lead to flooding. Or can make the season more drastic. More countries can find value in the arctic region - secure major water source

Case study

the gerd

Ethiopia Sudan Egypt and us