Zambia

Zambia is a landlocked state, bordered by Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. The Zambezi forms a natural riverine boundary with Zimbabwe. The climate is tropical with a rainy season (October-April). Zambia has large reserves of copper, zinc, cobalt, lead, coal emeralds, gold and uranium. Additionally, it is rich in hydropower with Lake Kariba on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border forming the world's largest reservoir by volume.

Key Water Issues and Challenges

Periodic drought
Tropical storms (November to April)
Air pollution and resulting acid rain in the mineral extraction and refining region
Chemical runoff into watersheds
Lack of adequate water treatment presents human health risks