Israel’s food loss crisis hits 2.6 million tons as war drives waste surge Food loss report reveals a deep crisis with 1.2 million tons of edible food wasted amid war-driven shortages and rising hunger across the country Ynet|03.31.25 Israel’s food loss report published on Monday revealed worrying figures about product waste in the country. In […]

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The conference explored how Israel can use its experience in managing water resources and desert agriculture to serve as a model for integrating women into climate solutions. By ARIELA OHRENSTEINAPRIL 1, 2025 The climate crisis affects everyone, but women disproportionately bear its impact. A special conference was held on Tuesday in honor of International Women’s Month, examining the […]

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State Comptroller’s report reveals major failures in the Dead Sea mining conglomerate, including environmental damage, lost revenue and low lease fees; It calls for action to regulate Dead Sea Works before its lease ends in 2030 Ilana Curiel|03.11.25  State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman’s latest report exposes significant governmental failures in managing the Dead Sea Works, highlighting […]

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Abu Dhabi scientists find coral reef fish showing higher ‘thermal tolerance’ Tim Stickings. March 08, 2025 The warming waters of the Arabian Gulf mean fish must adapt to survive – but new research suggests local marine life might be particularly good at it. Scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi found reef fish in the harsh Arabian Gulf conditions had developed […]

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Short Url. https://arab.news/gqbk7 ARAB NEWS. March 31, 202513:33 RIYADH: New technology to purify drinking water using an electrical charge will be expanded in Saudi Arabia after an agreement to increase its use over the next four years. The capacitive deionization technology will be used to treat around 3,500 cubic meters of water per day and […]

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By JT – Mar 22,202 A recent study by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources highlights growing challenges in managing electricity demand as Jordan expands its reliance on renewable energy (Petra photo) AMMAN — A recent study by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has highlighted growing challenges in managing electricity demand as Jordan expands […]

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March 21, 2025. ORN SUPAPHOL Short Url. https://arab.news/4fq87 In the vast deserts of the Kingdom, something remarkable is happening. Barren sand is being transformed into fertile soil, and at the heart of this transformation are Saudi Arabia women. As a scientist working in sustainability, I expected to be part of an ambitious vision for environmental […]

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“Climate point 1” is one of the most important scientific concepts regarding global and regional climate change and serves as a basic indicator for the direction climate change will take in the near- to long-term future, analysing current trends and potential future scenarios in order to protect people in all regions of the world. Climate […]

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Winter 2024-2025 one of warmest seen in decades, with Israel recording only 50% of average rainfall; as groundwater declines and Jordan River reaches record-low flow, authorities warn: ‘This trend is concerning’ Ilana Curiel|. 03.20.25 Israel is experiencing a severe drought in 2025, with troubling data pointing to a historic water shortage. For the first time […]

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volume 15, Article number: 1711 (2025) Abstract The Arabian Peninsula (AP) has been reported to experience increasing drought in recent decades. With this background, this study evaluates best performing Climate Model Intercomparison Project 6 (CMIP6) Global Climate Models (GCMs) for historical (1985–2014) simulations and future drought projections across the AP until 2100, using the standardized precipitation index (SPI) and […]

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SAMI DIMASSI. March 07, 2025 Short Url. https://arab.news/b4v7a One vital resource sits at the heart of all life — water. From natural habitats to the rise of civilizations, water is essential to people and the planet alike and crucial for survival, agriculture, industries, sanitation, and health systems. As populations grow, so too does the demand […]

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State Comptroller’s report reveals major failures in the Dead Sea mining conglomerate, including environmental damage, lost revenue and low lease fees; It calls for action to regulate Dead Sea Works before its lease ends in 2030 Ilana Curiel| 03.11.25 State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman’s latest report exposes significant governmental failures in managing the Dead Sea Works, […]

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Residents expressed dissatisfaction with the Israel Police’s “culture of covering up” and said they had faced similar acts of harassment and assault for years. By YUVAL BARNEAMARCH 22, 2025  Residents of the Negev village, Bir Hadaj, told Israeli media on Saturday they believed police were covering up the cause of death of several camelsdiscovered dead on Friday. On […]

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After 75 years in Israel’s gas market, Amisragas transforms into a comprehensive energy provider offering 7% electricity discounts, solar installations, and 24/7 water heating solutions. By JERUSALEM POST STAFFMARCH 25, 2025 Israel’s leading gas company, Amisragas, has completed a comprehensive rebranding process and will now operate under the name “Amisragas Energy,” the company announced earlier this month.  Operating […]

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March 20, 2025 DUBAI, March 20 (Reuters) – Saudi oil giant Aramco has launched a pilot direct air capture unit able to remove 12 tons of carbon dioxide per year from the atmosphere, it said on Thursday. The facility, developed with Siemens Energy, is Saudi Arabia’s first carbon dioxide direct air capture (DAC) unit and […]

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Alexandria’s coastal erosion, driven by rising sea levels and seawater intrusion, leads to collapse of 280 buildings across Egyptian city; grim data from past 2 decades highlight growing climate threat to one of most historically significant cities Yogev Israeli|03.06.25  Coastal erosion along the shores of ancient Alexandria has accelerated over the past decade, leading to […]

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Sara S. Fouad, Essam Heggy, Oula Amrouni, Abderraouf Hzami, Steffen Nijhuis, Nesma Mohamed, Ibrahim H. Saleh, Seifeddine Jomaa, Yasser Elsheshtawy, Udo Weilacher First published: 12 February 2025 Abstract The low-lying, arid coastal regions of the Southern Mediterranean Basin, extending over 4,600 km, face daunting sea level rise and hydroclimatic changes due to shifting weather patterns. The impact of these factors on coastal urban buildings and […]

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February 23, 2025 “We can’t solve problems with the same thinking we used to create them.” Those words hung in the air as Palestinian, Jordanian, and Israeli climate experts sat in a room, deep in conversation about the future of their shared resources. A scene that, not long ago, had felt unimaginable—leaders and visionaries from […]

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Dear friends,EcoPeace is delighted to bring back our newsletter in this new quarterly format. The newsletter opens with an article highlighting policy recommendations relevant to our work, followed by short news updates on our Top Down and Bottom up programming.This first article focusing on our “Day After” efforts, is published following a high level EcoPeace […]

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Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed, from East Jerusalem, says Arava program’s students have compulsory, confidential, ‘brave’ conversations where both sides find it hard to talk, hard to listen By LUKE TRESS20 February 2025,  Southern Israel’s Arava Institute for Environmental Studies was five weeks into a semester-long program when Hamas invaded Israel on October 7, 2023. The institute, […]

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