Zambezi River Basin

3 THE ZAMBEZI:

A SHARED RESOURCE

Neighbouring countries often face similar challenges related to environmental change in a shared natural area and the impacts on people and livelihoods. The Zambezi River Basin has witnessed a drastic change in its natural environment in recent years mainly as a result of demographic dynamics, urbanization and increasing demand for agricultural land. These drivers have brought about changes to ecosystems, water resources and the way different cultures interact.

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