Cooperative filling approaches for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Kevin Wheeler,Mohammed Basheer,Zelalem T. Mekonnen,Sami O. Eltoum,Azeb Mersha,Gamal M. Abdo,Edith Zagona,Jim W. Hall,Simon Dadson +8 more
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In this article, a river basin planning model with a wide range of historical hydrological conditions and increasing coordination between the co-riparian countries was used to analyze the implications of filling the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and its implications for downstream water resources.Abstract:
Strategies for filling the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and implications for downstream water resources are analyzed using a river basin planning model with a wide range of historical hydrological conditions and increasing coordination between the co-riparian countries. The analysis finds that risks to water diversions in Sudan can be largely managed through adaptations of Sudanese reservoir operations. The risks to Egyptian users and energy generation can be minimized through combinations of sufficient agreed annual releases from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a drought management policy for the High Aswan Dam, and a basin-wide cooperative agreement that protects the elevation of Lake Nasser.read more
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Negotiated risk management of transboundary rivers
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present an analytical approach that examines previous applications of water resource models to identify their perceived contribution to managing transboundary rivers, and develops a new modelling framework that engages with trans-boundary negotiations, and incorporates methods for risk-based decision-making to evaluate the benefits, opportunities and trade-offs of cooperation among co-riparian states.
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Incorporating Misperception into the Graph Model for Conflict Resolution
TL;DR: In this article, a flexible hypergame methodology is designed and implemented for modeling misperceptions by participating decision makers in a conflict having two or more DMs within the framework of the Graph Model for Conflict Resolution (GMCR).
Identifying Synergies and Trade-offs between the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and the Sustainable Development Goals
Sandra Thengius,Olivia Preston +1 more
TL;DR: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a large hydropower project currently under construction in Ethiopia as discussed by the authors, which will benefit the people of Ethiopia through an increased access to e...
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The Utilization of Nile Water among the Riparian States: Tensions and Controversies on the Filling and Annual Operation of the GERD
TL;DR: In this paper, a descriptive qualitative research method was employed to describe the tension between upper riparian Ethiopia and downstream Sudan and Egypt on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) filling and controversies on its annual operation.
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