As the nightmare continues, it may be too much to ask that we have sympathy for innocent Palestinians in Gaza. But I do. David Lehrer OCT 15, 2023 On Saturday morning, my wife Barbara got out of bed around 6:30 and turned on the television because of something she saw on her smartphone. I went […]

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Najib Saab. 29/10/2023 Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to help collect project proposals aimed at supporting the “environmental human rights of indigenous communities.” At first glance, I thought that the genocide against Palestinians was the motivation for this initiative, before realizing that the native people belonging to one of the oldest civilizations in history are the […]

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By AFP – Oct 31,2023  ABU DHABI — Nothing has yet been agreed between the nearly 200 countries that will meet at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai, with two days of preparatory talks in Abu Dhabi failing to produce any major breakthrough, participants said on Tuesday. Around 70 ministers took part in talks on Monday and […]

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Israel hands out gas concessions to BP, ENI as Gaza war drags on – Al Monitor / Times of Israel Al Monitor Jack Dutton. October 30, 2023 Israel is determined to project a “business as usual” stance despite the conflict with Hamas claiming the lives of thousands of Israelis and Palestinians. Israel’s Ministry of Energy […]

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Jack Dutton. October 31, 2023 Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 4.5% in the third quarter of this year, according to preliminary government data released Tuesday, as voluntary oil cuts by the world’s largest crude exporter weighed on the economy. The kingdom was the fastest-growing economy in the G20 group of nations last year, […]

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The government department is looking to plant 10 mangroves in Abu Dhabi for every visitor to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai in November. Jack Dutton November 1, 2023 On Abu Dhabi’s Jubail Island, there are more than 17,500 hectares of mangroves, a verdant canopy that draws kayakers, paddleboarders and other tourists from all over […]

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 Oct 29,2023 AMMAN — The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has completed the first phase of revamping the so called “Pepsi pool” in Russeifa in the eastern city of Zarqa. The infamous “Pepsi Pool”, a cesspit which sits in the heart of a populated and industrialised area east of Russeifa, is known to be highly contaminated […]

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 Oct 31,2023  AMMAN — The Ministry of Water and Irrigation said on Sunday it has dealt with a water theft incident in south Amman.  The ministry said that a pipe was sabotaged to illegally fill water tankers in an area adjacent to the airport road, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.  The ministry added that […]

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27/10/2023 In a significant development for sustainable energy in the United Arab Emirates, the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) has unveiled plans to power its newly constructed Plant Genetic Resources Center in Al Ain with renewable energy. This initiative will involve the installation of photovoltaic solar panels, and it’s set to make a substantial impact on […]

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Najib Saab. 15/10/2023 Participants in the Middle East and North Africa Climate Week, which was hosted by Riyadh few days ago, did not debate whether the climate was changing or not, but rather went directly to devising practical solutions to the inevitable challenge. Instead of just casting doubts and complaining about alleged conspiracy theories, the […]

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full report https://weatheringrisk.org/sites/default/files/document/Integrating_Climate_Security_into_Policy_Frameworks_Jordan_2.pdf This case study identified key challenges Jordan faces in better mainstreaming climate security into its policy framework. Several tools to support decision makers in Jordan and international partners better integrate climate security considerations within Jordan’s policy mix are also presented.  Similar to many countries in the Middle East, Jordan is particularly susceptible […]

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Executive Summary The climate crisis is increasing security risks in Jordan. Of the manifold risks Jordan must contend with, most pressing are those with direct implications for water resources which are already under significant strain due to both climatic and human-induced factors. Higher temperatures are leading to more evapotranspiration and reduced rainfall are especially critical, […]

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By JT – Oct 06,2023 – MMAN — Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Soud on Thursday met with US Ambassador to Jordan Yael Lempert and discussed progress in projects funded by USAID in Jordan, namely projects focused on reducing water loss and the strategy to enhance water supply in the Kingdom to be rolled out […]

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By Mays Ibrahim Mustafa – Oct 11,2023 AMMAN — The impact of climate change on temperatures and precipitation patterns in Jordan has led to delays in the flowering and fruit-setting stages of olives, said Head of the Olive Research Department at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) Ibrahim Al Amad. In an interview with The Jordan Times […]

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Projects funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency By JT – Oct 19,2023 AMMAN — Water Minister Raed Abu Soud, in the presence of Japanese Ambassador to Jordan Okuyama Jiro, on Tuesday inaugurated the urgent improvement programme projects for the water sector for communities hosting Syrian refugees in the northern governorates in their 2nd phase in Hawara and […]

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By Mays Ibrahim Mustafa – Oct 13,2023 AMMAN — Emissions resulting from human activities, especially in transport, manufacturing and energy sectors, which burn fossil fuels, as well as dust storms and airborne pollutants, have taken a toll on air quality in the Kingdom, according to the annual air quality monitoring report issued by the Ministry of Environment.  […]

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17/10/2023 The UAE and France will join forces to develop an Abu Dhabi solar power mega project which aims to offset 450 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year. The 524-kilowatt solar photovoltaic scheme will be constructed at Yas Bay Waterfront by master developer Miral in partnership with Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s […]

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By AFP – Oct 04,2023 RAS LAFFAN, Qatar — Qatar’s state-owned energy giant began construction on Tuesday on a project to expand production from the world’s biggest natural gas field through an export terminal on the Gulf emirate’s northeast coast. There has been mounting demand for Qatari gas as European consumer nations have scrambled to replace lost […]

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19/10/2023 The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) announced their first partnership agreement by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance green growth efforts in the UAE. Based on the expertise that both parties enjoy in climate action and green development, this new partnership will enhance efforts to confront climate […]

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By Sara Faqir – Oct 18,2023 AMMAN — The devastating impact of the Gaza war on sustainability and the environment is an urgent concern, disrupting ecological balance and consequently taking a toll on both the environment and communities, according to conservationists.  The environmental toll of war manifests in various ways, including widespread deforestation, contamination of water sources, […]

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