Jewish-Arab environmental initiatives could constitute a new civic front in the times of war Zafrir Rinat Oct 15, 2024 Over the last year, one way to face the harsh reality of Israeli society was to strengthen cooperation strategies between Jewish and Arab citizens. Several such initiatives in the field of nature preservation and environment merit […]
The Israel–Hamas conflict one year on: researcher resilience in the face of war – Nature
Scientists, tech entrepreneurs and educators on both sides of the border describe the devastation of lost homes, destroyed laboratories and slain colleagues. 07 October 2024. By Josie Glausiusz Hussein Al-Ajrami, who ran his own biotechnology company in Gaza City, relocated to Cairo in early May, fleeing the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip that began after […]
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Environmentalists map sea urchin population after plague – YNET / Tel Aviv University
Disease wipes out most of the marine creatures in the Gulf of Eilat but their population grows in the Mediterranean, where they are an invasive species that endangers biodiversity Ilana Curiel|. October 21, 2024 A deadly epidemic has wiped out nearly the entire population of sea urchins in the Gulf of Eilat within just a […]
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Swiss-Jordanian cooperation to highlight coral reef conservation – Jordan Times
By Mai Anati – Oct 19,2024 MMAN — In an initiative that merges art, science, and environmental conservation, the Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan has announced the launch of the “Voices of the Reef” exhibition, set to open in Aqaba in two weeks. The announcement was made during a media lunch on Thursday, hosted by Swiss Ambassador […]
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Gov’t implements water harvesting projects with total capacity of 128m cubic metres — official – Jordan Times
By JT – Oct 15,2024 AMMAN — Jordan has implemented water harvesting projects with a total capacity of 128 million cubic metres (mcm) by the end of 2023, Secretary-General of the Jordan Valley Authority Hisham Hisa said on Tuesday. The Ministry of Water and Irrigation, through the Jordan Valley Authority, has been driving these efforts in response […]
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Egypt cuts 2040 renewable energy target to 40 percent, keeps focus on natural gas – Al Arabiya
Reuters. 20 October ,2024 Egypt has revised its renewable energy target for 2040 down to 40 percent from a previous goal of 58 percent, Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi said on Sunday, underscoring that natural gas will remain a key part of the country’s energy mix for years. Before hosting the COP27 climate summit in 2022, […]
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Aramco CEO calls for ‘Transition Plan 2.0’ with focus on Asia, Global South – Arab News
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser speaks at the Singapore International Energy Week. Reuters Short Url https://arab.news/5abba SYED AMEEN KADER. October 21, 202410:25 RIYADH: Saudi Aramco has called for a new energy transition strategy that addresses the needs of Asia and the Global South, amid concerns over the current plan’s uneven progress. Speaking at the […]
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Register for the RAK Energy Summit 2024 – MESIA
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AI conference advocates for integrated strategy on water, energy, food – Jordan Times
By JT – Oct 16,2024 AMMAN — HRH Prince Hassan, chairman of the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST), on Tuesday attended the closing session of the “Artificial Intelligence: The Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus.” The event featured the presence of HRH Princess Sumaya bint Hassan, Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan, and a number of officials, experts, and academics, according […]
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ICBA Welcomes the UAE’s Launch of the National Agricultural Center to Advance Agricultural Innovation and Sustainability – Environment and Development
Dubai, UAE, October 7, 2024 – The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) salutes the UAE’s latest strategic initiative—the establishment of the National Agricultural Center, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, following yesterday’s Cabinet meeting at Al Marmoom. This forward-looking initiative […]
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These maps and images show what’s left of Gaza, 1 year into the Israel-Hamas war – NPR
OCTOBER 10, 2024. by Daniel Wood Within hours of Hamas’ attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Israel began airstrikes across the Gaza Strip. Last Oct. 27, Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza began, and within a few days the Israeli military had encircled Gaza City. In the months since then, the war in Gaza has […]
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In the Year Since October 7, Israel Saw Worst Environmental Damage in 60 Years – Haaretz / YNET
Haaretz 340,000 dunams have been set afire across Israel and the West Bank. However, the most harm is actually caused by constant army operations Zafrir Rinat Oct 7, 2024 The harm to nature in Israel since the outbreak of the Gaza war is the most serious in six decades, according to a report released on […]
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Israeli, international researchers find medications infected Eilat’s coral – Jerusalem Post
Researchers found antibiotics and laxatives in corals at a depth of 40 meters – with Sulfamethoxazole being identified across 93% of the sampled corals. By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH. OCTOBER 5, 2024 Corals are invertebrate animals that eat plankton and belong to a large group of amazing colorful animals called Cnidaria (“stinging needles”). Living together as coral reefs, they protect […]
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Israel must learn from California and the EU, decentralize power generation – opinion – Jerusalem Post
Traditional energy sources, like power plants and natural gas, alongside conventional transmission systems, render countries vulnerable. By ELI SHARVIT. OCTOBER 10, 2024 In the wake of the October 7 events, we are witnessing the beginning of a home-based energy storage revolution, allowing every household to become an independent energy island. Energy security is becoming increasingly critical in today’s […]
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‘Despite the heavy fighting, there has been no damage to the water supply’ – Jerusalem, Post
Mekorot CEO Amit Lang spoke about the challenges facing Israel’s water sector during the war at the Infrastructure, Energy, and Transportation Conference of the Jerusalem Post Group, Maariv and Walla By LIOR NOVIKSEPTEMBER 30, 2024 Mekorot CEO Amit Lang spoke at length about the challenges facing the Israeli water sector during the war, and the continuing efforts […]
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Environmental Diplomacy as a Peacebuilding Tool – Arava Institute for Environmental Studies
12 noon eastern time Tuesday, October 15th the second session of our Fall 2024 series of Voices on the Ground—Environmental Diplomacy as a Peacebuilding Tool with Dr. Suleiman Halasah and Dr. Rina Kedem. Rina, an Israeli, and Suleiman, a Jordanian, have been friends and colleagues since they studied at the Arava Institute together in 2006. Together […]
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‘Less water to Azraq Wetlands Reserve means near decay’ – Jordan Times
Heba Elayyan – Oct 06,2024 The Azraq Wetlands, a rare oasis in Jordan’s desert, face an uncertain future as water shortages continue to threaten its ecosystem (Photo courtesy of Azraq Wetlands Reserve) AMMAN — The Azraq Wetlands, a rare oasis in Jordan’s desert, face an uncertain future as water shortages continue to threaten its ecosystem. While […]
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Prince Hassan inaugurates 36th forum on water resources development, management – Jordan Times
JT – Oct 08,2024 HRH Prince Hassan, chairman of the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST), on Tuesday inaugurates the 36th Forum of the Islamic Network for Water Resources Development and Management (Petra photo) AMMAN — HRH Prince Hassan, chairman of the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST), on Tuesday inaugurated the 36th Forum […]
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Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change 2024 concludes – Jordan Times
By JT – Oct 09,2024 AMMAN — The 2024 Local Youth Climate Change Conference (LCOY) concluded on Wednesday after two days of panel discussions on the impact of climate change on vital sectors, the role of youth in climate action, and the intersection of climate and youth. The panels also focused on peace and security, and the […]
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