Water: Major Incidents of Water-Related Violence Since 2000s [Infographic]

Jul 1, 2023 | Cécile Marin, Le Monde diplomatique
View Original

The map shows only violent (resulting in deaths or injuries) or potentially violent incidents (verbal threats, military manoeuvres and demonstrations of force). Not shown are the negative impacts of water management decisions (such as the displacement of local populations for the construction of dams) and the impact of extreme weather events such as floods or droughts. Individual incidents are mentioned by way of example.