Zambia: Lake Kariba's Rising Waters Bring Hope to Communities in Zambia and Zimbabwe

Lake Kariba, built in the 1950s to generate electricity, supports activities such as tourism and fishing. Since the 2010s, prolonged droughts have prevented water levels from reaching full capacity, leading to ecological problems and food insecurity for local wildlife. Fluctuations in water levels, along with other human activities, severely impact the local ecosystem.