World War 3 – a war over water?
\nThis is designed to cover two lessons and looks at conflict in Darfur, Sudan.
\nTo start with, read through the poem below. Make a list of the causes of conflict discussed in the poem. Then illustrate with one picture what each of the verses is talking about.
\nConflict in Darfur Game
\nDownload and print the resources below.
\nIt contains a board game about the issues in Darfur and the conflict in that area.
\nPlay the game and then answer the questions to the right.
\nInstructions – how to play
\nCounters and water
\nBoard
\nFlee or fight
\nAnswer these questions at the end of the game:
\n1.What were the main causes of the conflict in Darfur?
\n 2.Do you think that it is accurate to describe the conflict in Darfur as the first
\n climate change war?
\n 3.Do you think that the conflict in Darfur could have been prevented?
\nWhy do you think this?
\nWater stress and scarcity
\nThe map below shows the area which are projected to have water stress and scarcity. Water scarcity refers to less than 1000m cubed of water per area per year. Water stress refers to between 1000 to 1700 m cubed of water per area per year.
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