Water Security and Governance in the Horn of Africa
Publisher: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Author(s): Florian Krampe, Luc van de Goor, Anniek Barnhoorn, Elizabeth Smith, and Dan Smith
Date: 2020
Topics: Climate Change, Governance, Renewable Resources
Countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda
The Horn of Africa—here defined as the member states of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development—is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change such as droughts and floods. These impacts compound many of the region’s social, political and economic challenges and result in increased migration and displacement as well as loss of life. These risks are domestic and transnational in character, and add to the probability of political tensions and violent conflict within and among countries. There is a need for countries in the Horn of Africa to better prevent and manage risks, and to find a multilateral response at the regional level. This report presents a regional analysis of environment, peace and security linkages in the region with specific focus on water security and governance. It provides entry points for the international community to address the multifaceted risk landscape in the Horn of Africa.