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Water Resources in Lebanon

In addition to the challenges related to guaranteeing that water sources are sufficiently managed to meet the demands of different sectors, pollution …

Tags: Groundwater - Rivers - July 27, 2022

Water Resources in Sudan

Sudan’s main water resources are surface water, including rainfall, rivers, seasonal wadis and khors, lakes and wetlands. Groundwater is also widely …

Shared Water Resources in Iran

Internal renewable water resources are estimated at 92BCM, with another 13CM coming in from transboundary resources. Surface run-off represents a …

Tags: Rivers - Transboundary Waters - August 9, 2021

The Nile River in Egypt

Throughout history, the Nile River has been Egypt’s main artery of transport and communication as well as the source of its fertility and wealth. At …

Tags: Ethiopia - Nile River - Pollution - Rivers - Water Crisis - October 2, 2019

First Mesopotamian Water Forum addresses key challenges to regional water management

Held from 6-8 April 2019 at the University of Sulaimani, the forum set out to address some of these challenges in the 21st century and to promote …

Tags: Dams - Euphrates - Kurdistan - Rivers - Tigris - Water Diplomacy - July 22, 2019

Zayandehroud River in Iran

The Zayandehroud, which means ‘life-giving river’, is the largest river in central Iran and has traditionally been a major source of water for the …

Tags: Rivers - July 12, 2017

The Asi River and the Turkey-Syria Friendship Dam

For many years, negotiations between Turkey and Syria over the Orontes or Asi River were linked to issues concerning the Euphrates and Tigris rivers …

Tags: Dams - Hydropower - Rivers - Water Diplomacy - April 3, 2017

Water Resources in Iraq

The two dominant rivers in Iraq are the Tigris and Euphrates. The watersheds, including their tributaries, account for 100% of the country’s surface …