Syria and Iraq remain at risk of conflict over water-related matters, according to analysis of early warning tool findings
An analysis of global indicators shows that much of Syria and Iraq remain at risk of conflict over water-related matters, according to a new quarterly update that summarizes findings from an early warning tool.
The tool, developed and maintained by the IHE Delft-supported Water, Peace and Security (WPS) partnership, applies machine learning to predict possible water-related conflict up to a year in advance. Its latest update is based on September 2021 data and predicts conflict in areas including southern Iran, along the borders with Afghanistan and Pakistan; northern Ethiopia; northern Kenya and throughout most of South Sudan.
WPS coordinator: Susanne Schmeier, IHE Delft Associate Professor in Water Law and Diplomacy