Mohammed El-Said is Science Editor at Daily News Egypt. His work has appeared in Science Magazine, Nature Middle East, Scientific American Arabic Edition, SciDev and other prominent regional and international media outlets.
Arid climates, deforestation, and urbanisation have each aggravated the risk of wildfires in the MENA region. Countries have scrambled to find strategies to mitigate this, however, without resources, they remain at the mercy of the climate crisis.
Countries across the MENA are facing temperatures of up to 50°C. Increased energy prices, power cuts, and limited infrastructure have made living conditions intolerable, with renewable energy investment seemingly the only solution to regional woes.
While most people seeking refugee status have little to no influence on a host country’s water demand, the water footprint of refugee displacement increased by nearly 75% globally between 2005–2016, according to new findings of a recent report.
Investing in green hydrogen is the latest trend in the shift away from fossil fuels. The Arab region is uniquely disposed towards green hydrogen production and offers an opportunity to become an export leader in renewable energies.
The Arab region is facing unprecedented levels of food insecurity, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and conflict. Unless sustainable solutions are found to address these challenges, the region is set to endure more hardship and hunger.
