Water Conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Peña Ramos, José Antonio; López-Bedmar, Rafael José; Sastre, Francisco Javier; Martínez-Martínez, AdriánEditorial
Frontiers Media
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Water conflicts Ecosystem management Water resources Sub-Saharan Africa Water resource management Responsible use of scarce resources
Date
2022-03-24Referencia bibliográfica
Peña-Ramos JA, José López-Bedmar R, Sastre FJ and Martínez-Martínez A (2022) Water Conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa. Front. Environ. Sci. 10:863903. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2022.863903
Abstract
Freshwater is a strategic natural resource in any region of the world, and this is especially
true for the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Sub-Saharan Africa states, where water
ecosystems are strategic resources, are oriented towards regional conflict rather than
cooperation. However, its fossil fuels—principally, oil and natural gas—have constantly
been exposed to scientific scrutiny. To compensate for the scarcity of scientific literature on
the issue, the article analyses the role of the unequal distribution of freshwater that has
been generating conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa from the time of decolonization. Next,
these conflicts are examined. Recommendations on the non-conflictual use of water are
provided.