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Desalination: Miracle or False Hope for the Water Scarce Gulf Countries?

Although desalination will help reduce the stress that a growing population and inefficient wastewater systems are putting on natural resources, it …

What Does the Future Hold for Water in Egypt?

Following the 2030 Vision, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has demonstrated that it understands Egypt’s water concerns and has …

Water Management Challenges in Egypt

The construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), an expanding population and prolonged drought made Egypt face the possibility of …

Egypt Water Report

Given the scarcity of water resources and the rise in demand for them, it is imperative to protect and use all available resources to ensure their …

Syria’s Water Crisis: Assessing the Intersection of Climate Change and Geopolitical Interests

In Syria, the humanitarian crisis resulting from over ten years of war, along with the geopolitical lines drawn by local and regional players, make it …

Conservation of Oasis Ecosystems in the MENA Region under Water Stress

Water Challenges in Israel

In 2030 there will be a shortage of 50 MCM of water, and in 2050 the shortage will increase significantly to 670 MCM.

Water Use and Quality in Israel

Studies show that by 2065, total water demand will rise to 3.8 BCM (0.8%), 4.9 BCM (1.6%) and 6.2 BCM (2%) under respective low, medium and high …

‘From satellites to sandbags’ Investing in a Cooperative Future at the UN Water Conference

Rising temperatures are also increasing the amount of moisture held in the atmosphere, resulting in drier summers in regions such as the …

MENA in Focus: Key Takeaways from the UN 2023 Water Conference

A range of challenges were presented: the region is water scarce, and the two main river systems, the Nile and the Tigris/Euphrates, are drying up …

2023 UN Water Conference: Pathway to Water in Climate Action at COP28

The 2023 UN Water Conference, organized by the Netherlands and Tajikistan, created a space for sectors to collaborate on strategy for new demands on …

What Does the Future Hold for Water in Iraq?

Like many countries around the world and particularly in the MENA region, Iraq’s projected future freshwater availability looks bleak, with an …

Water Use in Turkey

According to TÜİK forecasts, Turkey’s population will reach approximately 90 million in 2030, and accessible water will decrease from 1,404 cubic …

Summer of Drought: Lessons from Iran and Turkey?

What is causing the increase in drought and water scarcity in both countries? We could point at climate change as a main cause, due to higher …

Jordan Water Report

Demand for water continues to rise, putting huge pressure on the country’s water resources. The growing gap between supply and demand is mainly due …

Water Resources in Jordan

Most of the water resources in Jordan are shared with neighbouring countries, leading to additional challenges as water scarcity increases.

Water Quality in Jordan

As demand for water continues to grow and supplies shrink, water quality is likely to continue to decrease. This reality highlights the need to …

Water Challenges in Jordan

Raising public awareness of the growing water crisis and engaging citizens in water conservation continues to pose a major challenge for the …

What Does the Future Hold for Water in Jordan?

For Jordan to meet its growing needs it must expand its water supplies by exploiting new resources, while decreasing pressure on the over-extracted …

Sudan Water Report

Despite its abundant and diverse water resources, Sudan is classified as a water-stressed country. The erratic rainfall, floods, siltation, riverbank …