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PostFebruary 2, 2022

Water Diplomacy

Photo of a large partially-completed dam in a broad river valley.
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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River, under construction since 2012. (Photo taken in July 2016, courtesy of Water Alternatives on Flickr. License: CC BY-NC.)

This course, which examines ways of resolving conflicts over the allocation of water resources, is designed to raise student awareness of the state of freshwater resources globally and the need for more effective water governance. It builds on several case studies of transboundary water conflicts (Nile River, US-Mexico, Indus/Jordan River) while also helping students develop the negotiation and mediation skills they will need to resolve water disputes.

The OCW course website includes videos of two lectures, and samples of student video presentations and papers on water conflict case studies.

Instructors: Dr. Animesh Gain, Prof. Lawrence Susskind

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Food, Water & Agriculture
International Agreements
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