Proof of this is the abuse being exercised by Algeria; there are disputes over groundwater in the North African region, the location of which is difficult to delineate, although it is known to belong to Libya, Tunisia and Algeria itself. ONU/Mark Garten - Ice volume decreases in the ArcticFor the border states in the region, water resources are one of the most important resources due to the consequences of global warming. The drought crisis is prompting warnings about the threat to the shared groundwater resources of the three countries, in particular to the region's traditional drinking water supply and irrigation. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Africa's vulnerability to climate change is due to several factors, including low adaptive capacity, high dependence on ecosystems for livelihoods and weak production systems. Currently, the rate of exploitation is concentrated in 6,500 groundwater extraction wells, half of which belong to Libya, 1,200 to Tunisia and 1,100 to Algeria.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 23, 2023 04:38 UTC