Water wars

As demand for water becomes unmanageable, conflicts are brewing between nations that share transboundary freshwater reserves. Such conflicts are primarily plaguing developing countries of Africa, Asia and South America

Conflicts over transboundary freshwater sources are rising across the Global South

Water conflict triggers

Development dispute:

Where water systems are a major source of contention in economic and social development

Military intervention:

Where water systems are used by a nation or state as a weapon during military action

Political intervention:

Where water systems are used by a nation, state, or non-state actor for a political goal

Terrorism:

Where water systems are either targets or tools of violence or coercion by non-state actors