Arab Environment Watch: Sudan

Source of Nile Privatized

Mon, 05 May 2008 01:36:00 GMT

AEW- compiled from different news In an amazing example of privatization of natural resources, news leaked from Uganda state that the source of the Nile River has fallen into the hand on an investor. According to a news article published at Allafrica website the Jinja District Land Board has given away the ownership of the land in the source of Nile to investment. Details are still scanty but... [read more]

Darfur Groundwater discovered by remote sensing

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:59:30 GMT

Renound Egyptian scientist Dr. farouq Al Baz has acheived a remarkable discovery few weeks ago by specifying the location of groundwater wells in the war torn area of Darfur. Will this discovery bring the people in the area closer to peace and development or it will increase the intensity of the conflict. This is a thorough report from the Christian Science Monitor Farouk el-Baz has been peering... [read more]

Nile among world's ten most threatened Rivers, WWF says

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 19:21:00 GMT

The majestic Nile River is among the world's most threatened 10 rivers according to a recent publication from the World Wide Fund (WWF). The report, World's Top Rivers at Risk, released ahead of World Water Day (22 March), lists the top ten rivers that are fast dying as a result of climate change, pollution and dams. “All the rivers in the report symbolize the current freshwater crisis, which... [read more]

Transboundary Water Management as a Regional Public Good: Nile Basin Example

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT

This is a new publication from Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI): Cooperative transboundary management of the Nile River Basin is an important public good in itself, as well as a source of regional public goods. Evidence suggests that investment in water resources management and development holds significant opportunities for economic development in the Nile Basin. While the economic... [read more]

A New Nile Accord to be signed soon?

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 00:27:00 GMT

The Rwandan news agency has posted a news item stating that a new Nile River accord will be signed as early as the end of September or the begenning of October to replace the current accord that dates back to 1929. The report says that initial opposition by both Egypt and Sudan was eased with new clauses that provide security for both countries. Here is the complete text of the news feature: ... [read more]