Water scarcity and related environmental problems in parts of sub-Saharan Africa
The role of the transboundary Environmental Impact Assessment Convention
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21153957 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John O Kakonge (United Nations Development Programme, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 49-59 |
| Publication date | 2002-03-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1461-5517 • E-ISSN: 1471-5465 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.3152/147154602781766861 |
| OpenAlex | W2016162452 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 6 |
The water scarcity problem in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is examined as a national and regional problem. It is argued that lack of water could cause environmental public health problems. The environmental implications are highlighted and some measures proposed to reduce the inherent dangers. Using the UN Economic Commission for Europe Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Convention as a case study, some implications for SSA are explored. Despite many limitations, the Convention has a role in the management of shared water resources in SSA. Research at national and regional levels is needed to determine the quantity and quality of water available for sharing, the sources and types of pollution and remedial measures
Economics · Environmental impact assessment · Environmental planning · Environmental protection · Environmental resource management · Natural resource economics · Political science · Scarcity · Water resources · Water scarcity · Environmental and Social Impact Assessments · Environmental Science · International Environmental Law and Policies · Ecology
| Citations per year | 0.14 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2019 - 2019 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |