Author(s): Mohamed Ramah, Earth and Life Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium (First Author) Essam Heggy, Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA (Presenting Author) Emmanuel Hanert, Earth and Life Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium
The Eastern Nile Basin countries have ongoing disputes over hydropower projects like the GERD, which, while boosting electricity, alter Nile River flows and affect downstream resources. Despite numerous studies calling for balanced agreements, progress in negotiations remains limited. Inconsistent modeling assumptions and selective data use have led to conflicting results, underscoring the need for transparent data sharing and collaboration to produce credible research that can aid in resolving these disputes.
