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Without the Tigris and Euphrates, civilisation as we know it would not have existed. Such is the significance of these rivers to Iraq that, as drought conditions worsen, the fate of the Mesopotamian Marshes may yet affect the fate of the nation.
A peek into what the future holds for three of the Middle East's most vulnerable countries, in a world where global temperatures increase by 1.5C and more.
Arab countries jointly negotiate at climate talks under the umbrella of the Arab States group, led by Saudi Arabia and dominated by the interests of oil-producing countries. But this year, the positions of Emiratis and Saudis may not align.
Harvesting water from the air may help mitigate MENA's water stress by taking advantage of new solar-powered technology and the region's abundant sunshine.
COP28 ended with a call to transition away from fossil fuels, but failed to lay out a realistic and fair plan. Could a non-proliferation treaty be the answer?
Israel's bombing of Gaza has decimated its land, people, and environment. Even if a political solution is found, the environmental degradation caused by Israel is likely to take lifetimes to remedy or cause the slow death of Gaza's biosphere.
Israel is responsible for Gaza's worsening environmental crisis. By limiting what is fished, what comes in and out of Gaza, and routinely bombing civilian and agricultural infrastructure, Israel has contributed to Gaza's barely liveable conditions.
Water stress and scarcity have increased food insecurity in the Middle East and North Africa region. The climate crisis has affected rainfall patterns, resulting in drier conditions. Sustainable governance is needed to ensure water is rationalised.
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.
“Good composting is like making good wine” – an environmental engineer revolutionizes waste management in Lebanon.