Episode 24: "Water Wars"
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Episode 24: "Water Wars"
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In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I’m joined by Morgan Shimabuku from the Pacific Institute to break down how water becomes a trigger, casualty, and weapon in conflict. We explore what actually qualifies as a water conflict, why the term “water wars” can be misleading, and what global data reveals about where and how these conflicts are increasing.
We discuss real-world examples from around the globe, including the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Ukraine, and Gaza—examining how water infrastructure is destroyed, shut off, or weaponized, and what that means for civilian populations.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
7:39 What are water conflicts?
11:12 Trends in water conflicts
17:30 Are water conflicts an issue in the developed world?
22:04 How are water conflicts resolved?
29:09 Conflicts in Gaza
34:09 Other work at the Pacific Institute
36:28 Closing
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