Publication
Nov 2006
Amid the talk of looming “water wars,” a less dramatic—but more immediate—link between water and violence is often ignored: the violence engendered by poor governance of water resources. Policies to expand water supplies, develop hydroelectric power, alter freshwater ecosystems, or change the terms of access to water can have devastating impacts on the livelihoods, cultures, and human rights of local communities.
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Author | Ken Conca |
Series | ECSP Policy Briefs |
Issue | 3 |
Publisher | Environmental Change and Security Program (ECSP) |
Copyright | © 2006 Environmental Change and Security Program (ECSP) |