July 14, 2022 Traditional Water Systems in the MENA Region Traditional water systems in the MENA were used for collecting, transporting or storing of water. Several of these techniques have lost their relevance with the introduction of new techniques. …
June 6, 2022 Groundwater of the MENA region This invisible, yet reliable source of freshwater is under immense pressure due to overexploitation, deterioration of quality, climate change, and …
April 3, 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 …
What role for environmental peacebuilding in addressing the water challenges of the Middle East? Published on April 13, 2022 Balancing local and regional environmental peacebuilding with the risks of persecution or social ostracism thus remains a challenge for civil society in parts … In this article: Iraq - Israel - Jordan - Lebanon - Palestine - Syria - Turkey | Events - Publications - Water Challenges | Conflict - Environment
Potential Water Scarcity is Fuelling the Conflict Between Egypt and Ethiopia Published on October 6, 2020 Ongoing disagreements over technical and legal issues concerning the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile led to new … In this article: Egypt | Blogs - Shared Waters | Ethiopia - Nile River - Water Diplomacy
The Nile takes center stage at 10th Hydro-hegemony conference Published on November 4, 2019 With two dedicated sessions and a number of mentions throughout other presentations, the Nile Basin took the center stage during the conference, with a strong … In this article: Egypt | Events - Shared Waters | Ethiopia - Nile River - Transboundary Waters - Water Diplomacy
The Nile River in Egypt Published on October 2, 2019 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 one time, … In this article: Egypt | Publications - Water Quality - Water Resources | Ethiopia - Nile River - Pollution - Rivers - Water Crisis
Meet the Iraqi Activists Who Are Standing Up for the Environment Published on September 2, 2019 The year 2018 was marked by a severe drought in Iraq, a formerly water-rich country. The water crisis is complex, however, with multiple causes and the … In this article: Iraq | Blogs - Water Challenges | Environment - Marshes - Water Crisis
First Mesopotamian Water Forum addresses key challenges to regional water management Published on July 22, 2019 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 water as a … In this article: Iraq | Events - Shared Waters | Dams - Euphrates - Kurdistan - Rivers - Tigris - Water Diplomacy
To Prevent Water Shortages, Jordan must Act without Delay Published on March 4, 2019 The negative consequences of Middle Eastern regional conflicts for Jordan find an echo in climate change, which also aggravates the country’s water problems: … In this article: Jordan | Blogs - Water Management | Water Scarcity
Oman Steps Up Research and Innovation Efforts to Solve Water Problems Published on January 30, 2019 The Middle East Desalination Center (MEDRC), headquartered in the capital Muscat, was founded in 1996. MEDRC is working in alignment with the government … In this article: Oman | Blogs - Prospects | Desalination
Dialogue on Water and Waste Management in the MENA Region Published on May 14, 2018 This article provides a summary of a five-day dialogue programme of meetings, presentations, discussions and field trips entitled ‘Innovations in water and … In this article: Events - Water Quality | Wastewater
Interview with Manal al-Bulushi, Winner of the Omani Young Water Researcher Award Published on January 18, 2018 Fanack Water interviewed the ambitious al-Bulushi during the event, asking her about her project, her aspirations and vision. In this article: Oman | Interviews - Water Management | Water Efficiency
Water scarcity and conflict in the Middle East: The story of Khuzestan Published on January 11, 2018 What makes this particularly painful for that residents of Khuzestan is that the dams on the Karun are not only used for generating energy and irrigating … In this article: Iran | Publications - Shared Waters - Water Challenges | Dams - Drought - Water Crisis - Water Scarcity
Water Diplomacy in the MENA Region: A New Training Programme for Young Professionals Published on December 4, 2017 The ultimate goal of the programme is to create a generation of young professionals who are dedicated to solving the current water problems by applying … In this article: Events - Shared Waters | Education - Nile River - Water Diplomacy
Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources: A New Modelling Study for the Arab Region Published on October 31, 2017 For the first time, an integrated assessment that includes climate change predictions, hydrological modelling and socio-economic vulnerability has been … In this article: Blogs - Water Resources | Climate Change
Interview with Mohammad al-Hmaidi, CEO of the Palestinian Water Sector Regulatory Council Published on October 23, 2017 Mohammad al-Hmaidi explains the challenges and achievements of the newly established Water Sector Regulatory Council (WSRC), an institution that began its work … In this article: Palestine | Interviews - Water Management | Policy - Water Governance
Zayandehroud River in Iran Published on July 12, 2017 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 country In this article: Iran | Prospects - Publications - Water Resources | Rivers
Iraqi Marshes Published on May 30, 2017 The Iraqi Marshes are located in the lower Mesopotamian basin, in the vast floodplain wetlands created by the Tigris-Euphrates river system. In this article: Iraq | Publications - Water Resources | Euphrates - Marshes - Tigris
COCOON Planting Technology to Grow Trees in Palestine Published on May 2, 2017 In 2016, Fanack, Land Life Company (LLC) and the Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC) initiated a pilot project to bring the innovative COCOON planting … In this article: Palestine | Publications - Water Use | Agriculture - Gaza - Sustainability - West Bank
The Asi River and the Turkey-Syria Friendship Dam Published on April 3, 2017 For many years, negotiations between Turkey and Syria over the Orontes or Asi River were linked to issues concerning the Euphrates and Tigris rivers shared … In this article: Syria - Turkey | Publications - Shared Waters | Dams - Hydropower - Rivers - Water Diplomacy
