Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam and Climate Change

Ethiopia Insight posted on 25 January 2020 an analysis titled "Flexibility Must Be Foremost in GERD Treaty" by Mahemud Tekuya, University of the Pacific.

The author argues that Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt should allocate Nile water resources in accordance with the changing social, economic, or climatic conditions existing in the Nile Basin. If the volume of water increases due to heavy rains and climate change, there will be a need to hold back more water in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in order to prevent flooding. If poor rains significantly reduce the flow of water, there may be a need to release more water. Flexibility is crucial in adapting to climate change.