African Biogeography (Earth/Environmental Science) | 24 October 2005
Water Scarcity and Sustainable Management in the Nile Basin of Equatorial Guinea,
M, i, r, e, n, é, M, u, x, i, m, a, ,, D, i, e, z, v, o, n, N, d, o, n, g, u, é
Abstract
The Nile Basin of Equatorial Guinea is a region experiencing increasing water scarcity due to climate change impacts and unsustainable agricultural practices. A combination of remote sensing data analysis and participatory workshops with local stakeholders were used to evaluate existing water resources and management practices. Remote sensing indicated a decline in groundwater levels by approximately 10% over the last decade, highlighting the need for more sustainable irrigation methods. The study underscores the importance of integrated water resource planning that incorporates both technological and socio-economic solutions to address future water scarcity challenges. Implementing adaptive agricultural practices such as drip irrigation and promoting community-based water management initiatives are recommended strategies. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.