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This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute outlines the interdependence of energy and water systems in North Carolina, highlighting the high water demand of thermoelectric power plants and the energy costs associated with water heating and treatment.

A report by Rabobank and the World Resources Institute analyzing the drivers of global water scarcity and the potential for private investment in agricultural water-use efficiency technologies.

This research paper, published by the South African Institute of International Affairs in 2006, analyzes South Africa's position as a regional hub and its role in global structural policy. It examines the country's economic integration, socio-economic challenges, environmental policies, and its evolving approach to global governance and trade, specifically focusing on its relations with Germany and other developing nations.

This report analyzes the relationship between water-resource conflicts and pastoral livelihoods in Wajir District, Kenya. It examines how competition for limited water sources, particularly during dry seasons, leads to violent conflicts that divert time and resources away from basic needs, thereby undermining the socio-economic stability of pastoralist communities.

This briefing by the Center for International Environmental Law examines how international financial institutions, investment treaties, and trade agreements pressure national governments to privatize water services, potentially compromising the human right to water and limiting regulatory flexibility.

This briefing by the Center for International Environmental Law examines how international trade and investment agreements, along with policies from international financial institutions (IFIs), can lock developing countries into the privatization of water services. It argues that these mechanisms may conflict with the recognized human right to water and limit the ability of national governments to regulate essential services for the public good.

This report by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) examines the global trend of water privatization and the role of international financial institutions and corporations in commodifying water resources. It argues that water should be treated as a fundamental human right and a social good rather than a commodity, detailing various local and international resistance movements against corporate control of water.

This report by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) examines the global trend toward the privatization and commercialization of water resources. It argues that water should be treated as a social and cultural right rather than an economic commodity, highlighting how international financial institutions and multinational corporations marginalize poor populations and damage ecosystems through profit-driven management.

This briefing by Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) criticizes Anglo-American Plc for its poor social and environmental record in South Africa, Zambia, and Peru, while highlighting the company's role as a funder of the Johannesburg Earth Summit and its presence in the official UK delegation.

The North Central Arizona Water Demand Study Phase I Report examines water use, conservation, and alternative supplies for non-reservation communities on the Coconino Plateau. It establishes a baseline of current water demand, evaluates existing conservation efforts, and proposes a detailed methodology for a Phase II study to forecast future potable and nonpotable water needs under various investment scenarios.

This briefing discusses the risk of diverting Canada's fresh water resources to the southwestern United States and Mexico due to increasing water scarcity and the influence of trade agreements like NAFTA and the 1988 FTA, which may limit Canada's ability to restrict water exports.

This fact sheet, produced by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, outlines the projected impacts of a 1.5°C global temperature increase on Namibia and provides recommendations for climate adaptation and resilience.

This fact sheet describes the projected impacts of a 1.5°C global temperature increase on Namibia, noting that local temperatures are expected to rise more rapidly than the global average. It outlines risks to agriculture, health, and biodiversity, while providing adaptation strategies for farmers and citizens and listing national policy responses.

This fact sheet provides an economic assessment of climate change impacts on water availability in Uganda, projecting a significant increase in unmet water demand and associated monetary losses by 2050 across various sectors and watersheds.

The document is an annex containing a list of legal appeals and disputes brought before the Water Tribunal regarding the National Water Act, 1998. It details various cases involving water use licenses, directives issued by the Department of Water Affairs (DWA), and disputes over illegal dam construction or water stress, noting the current status of pleadings and potential for settlement.

This document is a responding statement submitted by Newshelf 1282 (Pty) Ltd (the Second Respondent) on behalf of the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) and Earthlife Africa, Johannesburg (the Appellant). It addresses an appeal against the environmental authorisation (EA) granted by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) for the construction of the 1200MW coal-fired Thabametsi power station.

The document is an appeal decision by the Minister of Environmental Affairs of the Republic of South Africa regarding an amendment to the Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the Thabametsi Power Station. The project involves the establishment of a 1200MW coal-fired power station and associated infrastructure near Lephalale in the Limpopo Province. After considering an appeal lodged by Earthlife Africa Johannesburg (via the Centre for Environmental Rights), the Minister dismissed the appeal but amended several conditions of the EA to address typographical errors, clarity on water monitoring, and heritage resource requirements.

This document is a technical report from the Chief Directorate: Water Use Authorisation Authority of the Department of Water and Sanitation of the Republic of South Africa, dated July 5, 2016. It details the water management infrastructure, water balance simulations, and environmental impacts associated with mining activities by Atha-Africa Ventures, specifically focusing on the YUCM (Yzermyn Underground Coal Mine) and surrounding areas including Kromhoek, Vaalbank, and Goedgevonden.

This Climate Resilience Assessment (CRA), conducted by Environmental Resources Management Southern Africa Pty (Ltd) in January 2017, evaluates climate-related risks for the proposed 1,200 MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station in Lephalale, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The report identifies key vulnerabilities related to increasing temperatures, water scarcity, and extreme weather events, proposing adaptation measures to enhance the project's long-term resilience.

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment of South Africa dismissed eight appeals against the decision to grant an Environmental Authorisation (EA) to the Department of Water and Sanitation for Phase 2 of the Mokolo and Crocodile River (West) Water Augmentation Project (MCWAP-2A Project). The decision confirms the project's need to provide water infrastructure for power stations and urban use in the Waterberg region.