Environment and Climate in the Middle East - news, conferences, policy discussions and academic publications on environmental issues and climate change in the Eastern Mediterranean

Environment and Climate in the Middle East

Welcome
- Resources and news on the environmental dimension of political and social change in the Eastern Mediterranean. The project began in the late 1990s, when global environmentalism was changing the way many people thought about the challenge of the future, and when political developments gave hope that there might be a chance for stable, peaceful relations in the Eastern Mediterranean. The politics are challenging, but so is the changing regional ecology. See also "About: How This Blog Came to Be" and "Suggestions on How to Use this Blog."
Recent Site Articles
- New Publication: Not Just Tolerated—A Global Leader: Lessons Learned from Israel’s Experience in the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification – Israel Studies
  by Editor on 4th December 2019
- Smog Shuts Schools, Universities in Iran – Naharnet
  by Editor on 4th December 2019
- Egypt is among countries most affected by climate change: Minister – Egypt Independent
  by Editor on 4th December 2019
- EcoPeace’s annual regional conference
  by Editor on 4th December 2019
- Israel downgrades representation at global climate summit – Haaretz
  by Editor on 4th December 2019
- What is Israel doing about climate change? Nothing, says watchdog – HAARETZ
  by Editor on 4th December 2019
- Israel’s average temperature has risen by 1.4 degrees since 1950 – GLOBES / YNET / Haaretz
  by Editor on 4th December 2019
- Over 100 leading Israeli scientists demand climate change action – Haaretz
  by Editor on 4th December 2019
- New climate change report spells disaster for Israel – Jerusalem Post
  by Editor on 4th December 2019
- Israel Environment Ministry opposes plan for new Rehovot neighborhood – Haaretz
  by Editor on 4th December 2019