Hydronarratives: The Confluence of Water and Environmental Justice

Afghanistan Water Crisis: Conclusion

The map shows the coordinates of Afghanistan and where it is on the map.
 

Conclusion:

This idea of fighting for control of water is prominent in the history of Afghanistan and it is prominent today. The Afghans have continuously fought for control of their water supplies because it is something that fuels their economy and it fuels their people. Because agriculture is such a large chunk of their GDP, they have to try and keep the water flowing so that their GDP can continue to grow. A lot of people who farm rely on what they farm for food and for a steady source of income. When the water dries up, their livelihood goes along with it and this causes a lot of unrest. People began to die from starvation and from being dehydrated due to there being no water. This is an ongoing issue that does not seem like it will be solved anytime soon and it has led to a lot of issues within the country. Afghanistan's water crisis has been studied and pondered over for many years due to the horrific nature of it; many reasons can be pointed to for this issue but I want to introduce a three pronged issue: the Taliban moving in to topple the government, the aggressive climate that plagues Afghanistan, and the ongoing fight between them and the other countries that surround them. 

 

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