Every so often, items from our various sources show the significance of multiple standpoints eliciting different perspectives.  Much like the parable of the blind men and the elephant.  You know the one: one blind man feels the trunk and says an elephant is like a snake; another feels the side and says an elephant is […]

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Mona Khechen  28/11/2024 On August 30, 2024, amid the Israeli aggression on Lebanon, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced that Lebanon joined the Saudi-led Middle East Green Initiative (MGI), describing the step as crucial, especially for southern border towns and villages that are suffering significant environmental and agricultural damage. The premier added that the destruction of […]

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EPISODE NOTES “Nature knows no political borders. ” – David Lehrer On a small desert campus, students from Israel, Palestine, and other parts of the Middle East take classes in ecology, earth sciences and renewable energy. They also debate the hot button issues: history, politics, religion, war, occupation, terrorism, while learning to listen actively, and […]

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We are writing with an end of year update to share with you what the EcoPeace family was able to achieve in 2024, and to express our thanks for your past support that helped make it possible. In honor of this Giving Tuesday, we hope you will be able to continue to support EcoPeace in […]

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Temperatures in the Middle East and North Africa have already risen 2 degrees Celsius and climate change has barely even started Ruth Schuster. Dec 1, 2024 Parts of the Middle East already face barely survivable temperature spikes in summer and climate change has barely gotten started. Now a new study warns that the region can […]

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Abdul Malik, Georgiy Stenchikov, Suleiman Mostamandi, Sagar Parajuli, Jos Lelieveld, George Zittis, Muhammad Sheraz Ahsan, Luqman Atique, Muhammad Usman First published: 21 November 2024 note: open access https://doi.org/10.1029/2024JD041625 Abstract The present study assesses the climate of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in detail, focusing on the historical and future warming trends in the region. The assessment incorporates data from observations, reanalyses, […]

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As the threat from plastic pollution mounts, countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date. 1 Dec 2024 Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution have failed to reach an agreement, with more than 100 nations advocating for a cap on plastic production and a handful of oil-producing countries only […]

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LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) – Qatar will invest 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) in climate technology in the United Kingdom, with engineering company Rolls-Royce (RR.L), opens new tab set to benefit from some of the cash to support its energy transition, the British government said on Wednesday. The announcement was made during a two-day state visit to […]

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SYED AMEEN KADER. December 06, 2024 Short Url. https://arab.news/942ax RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has introduced the Riyadh Action Agenda, an initiative to unite stakeholders in tackling land degradation, desertification, and drought.  The announcement was made by Osama Faqeeha, deputy minister for environment at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, and advisor to the UNCCD COP16 […]

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The oil giant was crucial in making sure none of the major outcomes called for nations to move away from fossil fuels. By Akshat Rathi, Jennifer A Dlouhy, and John Ainger November 25, 2024 Saudi Arabia and its allies had two words they didn’t want to see repeated in a COP29 deal: “fossil fuels.” The faction got their way after […]

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22/11/2024 Oil producer Algeria appears to be moving away from renewable energy, after a reshuffle of the cabinet.Salma Ouaguira. 21 November, 2024 Algeria’s President Abdelmajid Tebboune has announced scrapping the ministry of renewable energy in a fresh cabinet reshuffle that has sparked fears of environmental degradation. The department, first established in 1974, oversees the management of natural resources […]

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 November 24, 2024 Dubai: DUBAI REEF, a sustainable initiative under Dubai Can, has officially commenced the deployment phase of its reef modules, which will form the world’s largest single purpose-built reef development. The launch event, marks a significant milestone for DUBAI REEF, the second major project launched under Dubai Can. Dubai Can is a pioneering […]

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By JT – Oct 28,2024 AMMAN — The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) and Egypt Gas Company signed an agreement on Monday to supply natural gas to Al Quweira Industrial Estate in Aqaba. ADC CEO Hussein Safadi and Chairman of Egypt Gas Company Wael Ahmed Gowaid signed the agreement in the presence of Minister of Energy and Mineral […]

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 Nov 27,2024 AMMAN — The Sixth Arab Water Conference, held under the theme “Governance Toward Achieving Sustainable Development in Water,” kicked off on Wednesday at the Dead Sea area, bringing together key stakeholders from across the Arab world to address escalating water challenges. During the two-day event, Arab water ministers, officials, experts, and decision-makers from […]

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Nov 25,2024 AMMAN — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Monday signed agreements with Cairo Amman Bank and Jordan Islamic Bank to launch the 2024/2025 phase of the Home Sector Support Programme.  The programme is implemented by Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) of the ministry. The initiative offers subsidies covering […]

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 Nov 25,2024 AMMAN — Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh and Regional Director of China’s Hangzhou Huading New Energy (HDsolar) Zhao Shifeng on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct feasibility studies for green hydrogen projects in Jordan. The agreement sets the framework for cooperation, enabling HDsolar to conduct preliminary studies […]

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Nov 20,2024 AMMAN — The Ministry of Water and Irrigation, in 2023 and so far in 2024, sealed 201 illegal wells, preventing the loss of an estimated 62 million cubic metres (mcm) of groundwater, while in October alone, the ministry’s actions resulted in the conservation of 2.341mcm. The ministry highlighted several measures implemented since the […]

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Nov 24,2024 AMMAN — As part of efforts to enhance climate change adaptation, mitigate its impacts on agriculture, and ensure sustainable food security, the “Building Resilience to Cope with Climate Change in Jordan through Improving Water Use Efficiency in the Agriculture Sector (BRCCJ)” project has concluded a training programme.  The initiative, funded by the Green […]

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In response to the acute humanitarian and environmental crises in Gaza, the Arava Institute launched the Jumpstarting Hope in Gaza Initiative with our Palestinian partner NGO in May. Please join our rescheduled conversation with Dr. David Lehrer to hear about the initiative in the next session of our Fall 2024 series of Voices on the Ground  at 12 noon eastern time on Tuesday, November 26th. […]

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