Data from the Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security database on Water and Conflict (Water Brief) 11/10/08
As of November, 2008
Water Conflict Chronology1
Dr. Peter H. Gleick
Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security
Notes:
1.Conflicts may stem from the drive to possess or control another nation’s water resources, thus making water systems and resources a political or military goal. Inequitable distribution and use of water resources, sometimes arising from a water development, may lead to development disputes, heighten the importance of water as a strategic goal or may lead to a degradation of another’s source of water. Conflicts may also arise when water systems are used as instruments of war, either as targets or tools. These distinctions are described in detail in Gleick (1993, 1998). In 2001, the Institute began including incidents involving water and terrorism. We note, however, the difficulty in defining “terrorism” (as opposed to military target, tool, or goal or other category) and caution users to use care with apply these categories. We use this term when individuals or groups act against governments or official agencies.
2.Thanks to the many people who have contributed to this over time, including William Meyer who sent 9 fascinating items from the 1800s, Patrick Marsh, Mike Lane, Arthur Westing, Avilash Roul, Tony Turton, Hans-Juergen.Liebscher, Robert Halliday, Ma Jun, Marcus Moench, and others I’ve no doubt forgotten.
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Water Conflict Chronology1
Dr. Peter H. Gleick
Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security
Notes:
1.Conflicts may stem from the drive to possess or control another nation’s water resources, thus making water systems and resources a political or military goal. Inequitable distribution and use of water resources, sometimes arising from a water development, may lead to development disputes, heighten the importance of water as a strategic goal or may lead to a degradation of another’s source of water. Conflicts may also arise when water systems are used as instruments of war, either as targets or tools. These distinctions are described in detail in Gleick (1993, 1998). In 2001, the Institute began including incidents involving water and terrorism. We note, however, the difficulty in defining “terrorism” (as opposed to military target, tool, or goal or other category) and caution users to use care with apply these categories. We use this term when individuals or groups act against governments or official agencies.
2.Thanks to the many people who have contributed to this over time, including William Meyer who sent 9 fascinating items from the 1800s, Patrick Marsh, Mike Lane, Arthur Westing, Avilash Roul, Tony Turton, Hans-Juergen.Liebscher, Robert Halliday, Ma Jun, Marcus Moench, and others I’ve no doubt forgotten.
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Selected: Editor Water.bg
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