Vanishing Aquifers in MENA
Aquifers are of tremendous importance for the MENA as world’s most water-stressed countries are located in the region, including Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran, Lebanon and...
View ArticleFood Security in the Middle East
Despite the fact that the Middle East is blessed with a rich geological inheritance of hydrocarbons and mineral resources, it is a water-scarce and arid region that has its share of demographic and...
View ArticleEgypt’s Water Crisis – Recipe for Disaster
Egypt has been suffering from severe water scarcity in recent years. Uneven water distribution, misuse of water resources and inefficient irrigation techniques are some of the major factors playing...
View ArticleTowards New Partnerships in Water Management
Market-exchange economy and territory-bound nation state were not designed to accommodate a communication revolution that can envelop the globe and connect everyone and everything on the planet...
View ArticleManaging Water-Energy Nexus For Better Tomorrow
Water is an essential part of human existence, green source of energy production and input for thermal power generation. The world’s 7 billion people are dependent on just 3% (called freshwater) of the...
View ArticleThe Amazing Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting, or collection of rainfall, is not a new concept. It is simply the collection of water in regions of the globe where there is frequent and regular rainfall. The collected water is...
View ArticleHow Agricultural Sector Can Help the Renewable Energy Sector?
The continuous rise in fossil energy prices, combined with climate change concerns and progress in renewable energy sector, has catalyzed interest in clean energy systems across the MENA region,...
View ArticleAn Ecological Model for Wadi Arabah
The Wadi Arabah region is an extremely arid valley in Jordan characterized by hot climate, meager annual rainfall, high evaporation rate and limited water resources. The arid desert creates several...
View ArticleSustainable Agriculture: Perspectives for Jordan Valley
Sustainable agriculture development is one of the most important pillars of the EcoPeace Middle East’s Jordan Valley Master Plan as it provides livelihood and prosperity for all the people in the...
View ArticleStrategic Water Management in the 21st Century
The global water crisis in the 21st century is related to many economic, political, and social factors. A lot of people believe that the main reason behind the crisis lies in poor strategic water...
View ArticleWater Conservation Strategies to Increase Water Efficiency
To deal with water management challenges, it is important to bring a balance between both water supply and demand side. This can be done by employing strategies to increase water efficiency and water...
View ArticleWater Crisis in Egypt and Degeneration of the Nile
Egypt is struggling to cope with water shortages and food production. It is expected that Egypt’s per capita annual water supply will drop from 600 cubic meters today to 500 cubic meters by 2025, which...
View ArticleDestruction of the Dead Sea
Dead Sea is the lowest point on the planet and one of the most unique environments around the world. It lies on the borders of Jordan, the West Bank and Israel. Known for its high-density waters and...
View ArticleHow to Protect Green Spaces in the Middle East
One of the ecological benefits brought by green spaces is its capability to combat urban heat. The increasing urban heat is usually caused by the high number of heat reflective substances that are...
View ArticleIrrigation Systems in the United Arab Emirates
Driving down the streets of Dubai, one cannot ignore the large puddles of water that cover the side of the streets and sidewalks. These puddles, which are the result of attempted irrigation of green...
View ArticleWays to Counter Water Scarcity in Jordan
Water scarcity is a reality in Jordan, as the country is counted among the world’s most arid countries. The situation has been exacerbated by the large-scale influx of refugees due to the Syrian...
View ArticleStrategizing Water Security in the GCC to Meet the Needs of a Growing Population
Water security has become an increasingly hot topic in the GCC as regional governments struggle to meet the water needs of a rapidly increasing population. If population and development levels maintain...
View ArticleThe Environmental Benefits of a Smart Home
Smart home systems, with their extensive automation, sensing, and remote control capabilities, offer a lot of environmental benefits. If you’re not yet sure why this matters, consider that making your...
View ArticlePakistan’s Thirst for Water: Towards a National Sustainable Water Policy
Being the world’s 6th most populous country, Pakistan is home to about 210 million people. The growing population reduces average water availability every day. In 2017, Asian Development Bank reported...
View ArticleWater Management in UAE
The United Arab Emirates is among the top water-scarce countries in the world. However the country has one of the world’s highest per capita water consumption of 550 liters per day. The country is...
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