Tag: transboundary water management
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New Zambezi Source Traced to Angola, Rewriting River History
Rethinking a Continental Icon The Zambezi River, long celebrated as one of Africa’s great waterways, is getting a fresh narrative from scientists who have mapped its origins in a way that challenges traditional textbooks. A new report indicates that the river’s source lies in Angola, not Zambia, and that the Zambezi is over 10% longer…
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A New Source for the Zambezi: Angola’s Role in Africa’s Great River
New Findings Challenge Long‑standing Assumptions The Zambezi River, a cornerstone of southern Africa’s ecosystems and economies, has a new chapter in its long history. A recently published scientific report presents a startling revision: the river’s source lies in Angola, not Zambia, and the overall length of the Zambezi is more than 10% longer than previously…
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A New Deal for the Mekong: A Cooperative Path to Shared Prosperity
Rethinking the Mekong: From Rivalry to Collaboration The Mekong River, a lifeline for millions across Southeast Asia, has long been a source of both opportunity and tension. As climate change intensifies extreme rainfall, droughts, and transboundary water pressure, a new approach is needed — one that reframes the Mekong as a platform for collective action…