December 6, 2022 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 estimated water deficit of 20 BCM/yr by 2030.
October 12, 2022 Turkey Water Report Turkey implements policies aimed at reducing water loss and leakages in all sectors, with a particular focus on mitigating the impact of climate …
March 4, 2020 Tunisia Water Report Prof Thameur CHAIBI is a Director of Research at the National Research Institute for Rural Engineering water and Forestry, Tunis, Tunisia. He has …
What Does the Future Hold for Water in Turkey? Published on October 12, 2022 With drought putting additional pressure on rising urban water needs, the problem of meeting the water demand could become critical. Raising awareness of … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Policy - Water Strategy
Shared Water Resources in Turkey Published on October 12, 2022 Turkey has five transboundary river basins. These basins occupy an important position in Turkey’s international relations because of their transboundary … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Euphrates - Tigris - Transboundary Waters - Water Diplomacy
Water Challenges in Turkey Published on October 12, 2022 Groundwater resources are subject to intense use for agricultural purposes. Due to overextraction, most of the groundwater resources are threatened with … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Drought - Precipitation
Water Management in Turkey Published on October 12, 2022 The ministry’s primary responsibilities include ensuring water management coordination, preparing river basin management plans, developing measures and … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Policy - Water Governance - Water Strategy
Water Infrastructure in Turkey Published on October 12, 2022 While the water supply is already insufficient to satisfy the needs of the population, unplanned urban growth negatively affects the quantity and quality of … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Dams - Irrigation
Water Use in Turkey Published on October 12, 2022 According to TÜİK forecasts, Turkey’s population will reach approximately 90 million in 2030, and accessible water will decrease from 1,404 cubic metres … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Population - Water Crisis - Water Scarcity - Water Strategy
Water Quality in Turkey Published on October 12, 2022 Groundwater quality has deteriorated as a result of excessive abstraction for domestic and agricultural purposes, resulting in aquifer salinization in coastal … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Environment - Pollution
Water Resources in Turkey Published on October 12, 2022 In a country where agriculture accounts for more than 73% of the country’s water use, significant efforts should be made to improve efficiency, as the … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Basin - Groundwater - Rainwater Harvesting
Lebanon Water Report Published on July 27, 2022 The water issue in Lebanon has been described as a paradox: ‘water abundant yet scarce’. This mainly refers to unsustainable management of the water … In this article: Lebanon | Country Report | Economy - Geography - Population
Jordan Water Report Published on June 2, 2022 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 to rapid … In this article: Jordan | Country Report | Economy - Geography - Policy - Population - Water Scarcity
Sudan Water Report Published on August 31, 2021 Despite its abundant and diverse water resources, Sudan is classified as a water-stressed country. The erratic rainfall, floods, siltation, riverbank erosion … In this article: Sudan | Country Report | Economy - Geography - Population - Water Scarcity
Water Management in Sudan Published on August 31, 2021 Water charges for agricultural use are also imposed to recover operational and maintenance costs. Nevertheless, when the government does not provide its … In this article: Sudan | Country Report | Finance - Policy - Water Governance
Iran Water Report Published on August 9, 2021 Iran faces major challenges in securing water and food for its growing population. These challenges result from both the country’s semi-arid climate and … In this article: Iran | Country Report | Economy - Geography - Population - Water Scarcity
Qatar Water Report Published on August 9, 2021 Although Qatar is considered to be a water-scarce country, it has one of the highest per capita water consumption rates in the world, at around 500 litres per … In this article: Qatar | Country Report | Economy - Geography - Population
Saudi Arabia Water Report Published on June 28, 2021 Water in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is scarce and valuable because of the lack of natural water bodies. Climate change and population growth have … In this article: Saudi-Arabia | Country Report | Economy - Geography - Population - Precipitation
Kuwait Water Report Published on December 24, 2020 Suffering from a shortage of renewable natural freshwater resources, Kuwait depends heavily on seawater desalination to meet its water needs. Brackish … In this article: Kuwait | Country Report | Economy - Geography - Population
Libya Water Report Published on August 25, 2020 Libya one of several countries in the Middle East and North Africa facing high water stress, mainly because of its semi-arid to arid climate and low rainfall. … In this article: Libya | Country Report | Economy - Geography - Population - Water Scarcity
Tunisia Water Report Published on March 4, 2020 Prof Thameur CHAIBI is a Director of Research at the National Research Institute for Rural Engineering water and Forestry, Tunis, Tunisia. He has authored … In this article: Tunisia | Country Report | Economy - Geography - Population
