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This episode from Netflix (also available on Youtube) outlines the water crisis in terms of scarcity, highlighting the possibility of Day Zero in various cities around the world. The focus is on how we price such a valuable resource while still ensuring access to it as human right. A useful way to start a topic about water and resources. If you're in need of a fully prepared lesson linked to this video you'll find one in the GTB vault.
This video explores geopolitics on the Nile, with reference to the dam being built in Ethiopia and the tensions it is causing with Egypt. It considers the background of Egypt’s claims to the Nile with the role of colonial agreements and also looks at the potential positives that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will bring to a country working hard to close the development gap. There are full lesson resources linked to this video in the GTB vault, plus a Q and A worksheet linked to a second shorter clip from Al Jazeera.
Earth Stories has provided a useful overview of a variety of ways to solve the water scarcity and water quality issues facing countries around the world. It considers options like desalination, construction of wetlands and toilet to tap initiatives, as well as a variety of ways individuals can be encouraged to conserve water. Again, classroom-ready resources are available for this 50 minute video inside the GTB vault.
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