7/7/2023 The United Arab Emirates’ incoming COP28 president urged the energy industry on Thursday to “step up its game” towards building a clean energy system. Oil and gas firms need to achieve net-zero emissions by or before 2050 while an industry-wide commitment to reach near-zero methane emissions by 2030 needs to be accelerated, Sultan Ahmed […]

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5/7/2023 UAE Industry and Advanced Technology Minister and COP28 president-designate, Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, has asked world leaders to act and start delivering on climate finance reforms and scale up technology development ahead of COP28. According to Al Jaber, current climate investment, particularly in emerging and developing economies, remains insufficient to meet the goals […]

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Luis Abinader, “highlighted Israel’s expertise in water management By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN Published: JUNE 27, 2023  Mekorot, Israel’s national water company, has signed a first-of-its-kind agreement to develop a master plan for the Dominican Republic’s water sector, the organization said on Tuesday.Finalized on Monday in the Dominican Republic, the agreement includes Mekorot providing planning, support and consultation for the […]

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By Maria Weldali – Jun 17,2023 AMMAN — In a recent paper titled “Circular Economy: An Opportunity to Promote Growth in Jordan”, the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) examined and identified the drivers and barriers in Jordan’s transition to a circular economy. The paper defined a circular economy as a system of economic activities connected with zero waste […]

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God created a beautiful world for man. Often, we remember to protect it only when confronted by potentially disastrous situations. It is up to us to be one step ahead. By SARAH HERSHENSON Published: JUNE 24, 2023 The city of Netanya is like a diamond balanced on magnificent white cliffs along the shores of the Mediterranean. However, there […]

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The baby sea turtle flapped its flippers as it was lowered into the ocean, only to be pushed back ashore by the strong tide. It tried again, and this time it made it, swimming fast and deep into Persian Gulf waters lapping at a string of beachfront tourist resorts. Scientists hope the turtle will thrive […]

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Druze community leaders claimed after the meeting that the turbines would stop immediately while Ben-Gvir said that they will stop just on the Eid al-Adha holiday Adi Hashmonai Josh BreinerJun 22, 2023 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced on Thursday that he and the leaders of the Druze community have agreed that construction of wind […]

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According to experts, the pollution of Ashalim Stream by a subsidiary of Israel Chemicals – which is controlled by billionaire Idan Ofer – will persist for decades Zafrir Rinat. Jun 15, 2023 The damage caused by an acidic waste spill in a nature reserve in southern Israel in 2017 will be with us for decades […]

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The new Western Galilee plant, to be named Birkat Miriam, is Israel’s seventh desalination facility. Like the others, it will convert seawater into freshwater. By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN Published: JUNE 26, 2023 Israel will receive €150 million (NIS 590 million) from the European Investment Bank (EIB) toward the €425m. construction of the Western Galilee desalination plant – the first such […]

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Parched communities, once displaced by the ravages of ISIL, can barely survive the decimation of their water supplies. By Alannah Travers and Abdulrahman Zeyad Published On 28 Jun 2023 Ramadi, Iraq – The most precious resource in the villages of al-Ankour is water, and it’s gone. Many of the area’s 13,000 residents want to leave but don’t have the […]

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Arizona is the leading producer of alfalfa in the US, shipping the crop to other countries as well as to other US states. By CLINT VAN WINKLE/THE MEDIA LINE Published: JUNE 23, 2023  TOURISTS ARE seen on a beach in the Aqaba Gulf in front of the island of Tiran. Could its transfer from Saudi Arabia to […]

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Zarqa Water Authority apprehends suspects for illegal siphoning – Jordan Times By JT – Jun 20,2023 AMMAN — The Water Authority in Zarqa Governorate, in collaboration with the relevant security agencies, has apprehended a number of individuals involved in water thefts on main water pipelines in the Ruseifeh District.  In a statement, the Ministry of Water and […]

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Istanbul water company CEO to discuss how country managed water resources after massive earthquake. By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN Published: JUNE 24, 2023 In the Negev Desert, Israeli innovation offers the world ways to build resilient crops, water technologies, clean energy and other tools. Shown here, a solar energy field. One of the first international conferences to be held […]

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The agreement will include a framework for cooperation between research institutes, entrepreneurs, and public and private bodies in the field of the environment. By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN Published: JUNE 25, 2023 Israel and Morocco are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding in the areas of environmental protection and climate change following a visit by Environmental Protection Minister Idit […]

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Jun 24,2023 AMMAN – Nizar Haddad, the director general of the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), has highlighted the centre’s endeavours to enhance expertise and research in camel husbandry by integrating advanced technology to adapt to climate change impacts and transfer the know-how to farmers. This came during a meeting with experts from the Arab […]

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By JT – Jun 23,2023  The Energy Ministry on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with 11 Aqaba-based hotels within its JD3-million hotel support programme to enable them to implement energy conservation and rationalisation projects (Petra photo) AMMAN — The Energy Ministry on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 11 Aqaba-based hotels within its JD3-million […]

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Environmental groups say a project slated for a nearby hilltop could devastate already strained water sources supplying the ancient agricultural terraces of Battir and cause extensive damage to an already precarious ecosystem. Associated Press|06.21.23  Generations of Palestinians have worked the terraced hillsides of this West Bank farming village southwest of Jerusalem, growing olives, fruits, beans, […]

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19/6/2023 Marseille, 16/6/2023 The Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) participated in the 20th session of the Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development (MCSD), which was held in Marseille, France. AFED Secretary General Najib Saab was elected Vice-President of the Steering Committee for the next term, chaired by France. Over the course of 3 days, […]

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Three protesters and three police officers suffered mild injuries from the clashes, which erupted in response to work that began Tuesday morning to build wind turbines near the Druze towns of Majdal Shams and Masadeh, on the Israel-Syria border Adi Hashmonai. Jack Khoury. Jun 20, 2023 Clashes erupted in the Golan Heights on Tuesday between […]

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‘Druze uprising could turn into an intifada,’ local council head warns • Netanyahu, Shin Bet chief meet with Druze community leader amid violence By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: JUNE 21, 2023  Thousands of Druze Israelis in the Golan Heights clashed with Israel Police on Wednesday as they protested against the construction of wind turbines in the area, according to […]

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