Analysis: The recent nationwide storms, heavy rains and flooding are all signs of a growing problem, and while its effects were once barely felt by most, the life-threatening consequences are now inescapable and our leaders need to act Prof. Adi Wolfson | Published: 12.05.20 After an exceedingly hot summer, Israel’s rainy season finally got underway […]

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NAJIB SAAB When the G20 was established in 1999, neither environment nor climate change were on its agenda. The aim was to bring together the most important industrial and developing economies within a global forum that strives to achieve economic and financial stability. However, the Group’s most recent summit held in Riyadh changed this picture, […]

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By Maram Kayed – Dec 02,2020 Minister of Agriculture Mohammad Daoudiyeh said that Jordan is a ‘potential centre for food security’, as it is located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe (Photo courtesy of Agriculture Ministry Facebook page) AMMAN — Minister of Agriculture Mohammad Daoudiyeh said that Jordan is a “potential centre for […]

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Dec 03,2020   The Ministry of Water and Irrigation on Thursday received vehicles and advanced water machinery provided by the German government to help the ministry cut down water losses and upgrade supply networks and sanitation services across the Kingdom (Photos courtesy of Water Ministry Facebook page) AMMAN — The Ministry of Water and Irrigation […]

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The place is blooming again, but the heat waves, low humidity, high winds and long dry spells of climate change mean prevention is a must Zafrir Rinat 03.12.2020 The first narcissi and cyclamens of the winter recently bloomed in Mount Carmel National Park, and hikers seeking escape from the coronavirus could be spotted on the […]

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Local authorities report flash flooding across central towns, with some damage to the Israeli military headquarters in Tel Aviv. Bar Peleg Zafrir Rinat Almog Ben Zikri Noa ShpigelPublished on 26.11.2020 Nearly 200 Israelis had to be rescued due to heavy rain and thunderstorms that ravaged Israel from the north to the south on Thursday, with […]

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How much do you know about the impact of climate change in the Middle East and North Africa? Fanack’s Knowledge Quiz on Climate Change in the Middle East & North Africa! What is your level of knowledge on the impacts of climate change in the Middle East and North Africa? Take Fanack’s challenging knowledge quiz […]

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19/11/2020 One of the world’s leading investor groups pushing for more corporate action on climate change said it has added Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer, to its list of target companies.   Climate Action 100+, the 450 members of which manage more than $47 trillion in assets, seeks to engage with the companies […]

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Al-Masry Al-Youm November 30, 20202:57 pm There’s a stark difference in the monetary value between a shark in the Red Sea and one at the fishing market. A single shark in its natural environment at the bottom of the Red Sea makes a return of about US$200,000 annually for diving trips, while a kilo fetches […]

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November 28, 2020 Egyptian Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad announced Saturday that she has reached an agreement with Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat to collect electronic waste from citizens in exchange for discounts on other electronic products. The director of Medical and Electronic Waste Project at the Environment Ministry, Tarek al-Araby, said that […]

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‘Many will resort to using forest wood instead of buying heating fuels amid virus crisis’ By Maram Kayed – Nov 22,2020 The Dibbeen Forest Reserve in Jerash Governorate, 48 kilometres north of Amman (JT file photo) AMMAN — The Jerash Agriculture Directorate has announced that it has tightened its measures against violations in forest reserves, […]

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Substances used in flame retardant have been found in relatively high concentrations in areas of past major fires, but not at dangerous levels in drinking waterSend in e-mailSend in e-mail Zafrir Rinat Published on 19.11.2020 High concentrations of a new kind of pollutant have been found in Israel’s groundwater, a survey conducted at the beginning […]

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In Israel, most of the Houbara population is concentrated in the Negev desert. By TOBIAS SIEGAL   NOVEMBER 27, 2020 23:18 The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Israel’s Nature and Heritage Foundation to collaborate on conservation work in Israel, the organization announced in a statement […]

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The company uses revolutionary technology, which makes green hydrogen a more viable and renewable fuel alternative to oil and natural gas. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF   NOVEMBER 26, 2020 11:11 Israeli green energy start-up H2PRO took home a top prize at Royal Dutch Shell’s annual New Energy Challenge competition. The start-up was the youngest company […]

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According to the company’s website, its solutions are “perfect for villages, off-grid settlements and factories.” By ZACHARY KEYSER   NOVEMBER 30, 2020 UAE-based agribusiness firm Al Dahra has signed a partnership agreement with the Israeli Watergen company, the two announced on Sunday – part of the Memorandum of Understanding signed when a delegation of Al […]

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AMMAN — The Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) and the Aqaba Juhod Al Ayadi Exhibition on Monday signed an agreement to receive funding within the framework of the EU-sponsored “Cultural Routes for Sustainable Social and Economic Development in Mediterranean” project, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. JREDS Aqaba branch manager Mohammad Al Tawaha […]

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“The burger has a juicy chicken flavor, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside,” SuperMeat CEO Ido Savir said. By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA   NOVEMBER 20, 2020 The world’s first lab-grown meat restaurant has opened near Tel Aviv, the Los Angeles-based VegNews has reported. The eatery, named “The Chicken” – a reference to the […]

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WASHINGTON, Monday, November 23, 2020 (WAFA) — The Global Partnership for Results-Based Approaches (GPRBA) and the Partnership for Infrastructure Development Multi-Donor Trust Fund (PID-MDTF) for the West Bank and Gaza, and the Palestinian National Authority signed a grant agreement providing $3.25 million in additional financing to support the ongoing Gaza Solid Waste Management Project (GSWMP), […]

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Palestinians depend heavily on rain and underground water sources, which Israel controls. By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE   NOVEMBER 21, 2020 16:39 As the world gets hotter, the Middle East’s arid regions are becoming drier, water is disappearing and the prospect for conflict is growing, Palestinians say.Former Palestinian Authority Water Minister Shaddad Attili told The […]

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“So the wet areas are getting wetter and the dry areas are getting drier.” By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE   NOVEMBER 21, 2020 16:41 Humanity’s most precious resource is becoming scarce. Due to climate change as well as growing populations and poor resource management, whole areas in the Middle East are transforming from once-fertile ground […]

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