Equitable and Sustainable Use of the Nile River
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The Nile River, a transboundary waterway shared by 11 countries in northeastern Africa, sustains nearly 500 million people. Inequitable historical arrangements have restricted the Nile's use primarily to Egypt and Sudan, the two most downstream countries. This imbalance has sparked a strong push for more equitable usage by upstream nations. Water demand is rising throughout the Nile basin due to population growth and economic development. Additionally, climate change is altering the river's flow patterns, further complicating water availability. Without a fair and sustainable framework for water use, the Nile River basin will struggle to meet growing demands. This presentation examines past utilization attempts and explores pathways toward an equitable, sustainable future for the basin.
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Mekdelawit is an independent researcher specializing in Nile basin studies. With degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, and Hydraulic Engineering, she's pursuing a PhD at Florida International University. Her research focuses on sustainable transboundary water use, particularly in the Nile basin. Mekdelawit engages in academic research, public diplomacy, and social advocacy, closely following developments around Nile water use and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).