Tehran, Iran - Iranian authorities have urged residents to limit water consumption as the country grapples with severe shortages amid an ongoing heatwave, local media said Sunday. Water scarcity is a major issue in Iran, particularly in arid provinces in the country's south, with shortages blamed on mismanagement and overexploitation...
Water security remains crucial for stability, prosperity
“Water is the fundamental element of life, enabling human societies to stabilize, develop civilizations, and achieve prosperity. Water is the most valuable resource on our planet; it serves as a vital link between humans, food, nature, and climate. However, today, we face significant challenges due to the scarcity of water,"...
Water stress levels vary in Arab countries
Some countries face more intense competition for water resources, leading to potentially severe environmental impacts. The contrast underscores the diverse challenges they face in water resource management.Dubai’s sustainable vision beyond skyline
Dubai is prioritizing renewable energy, sustainable design, water conservation, and biodiversity protection. Its commitment to a sustainable future showcases its dedication to preserving the environment.‘Protect the planet, natural resources and heritage’
"The UAE is steadfast in its efforts to mitigate tensions and advocates for dialogue and diplomacy as means of resolution. We're committed to fostering a new paradigm to bolster economic collaboration among regional countries, benefiting both their economies and their people, and enhancing regional stability and prosperity," she adds.Drought, fires threaten Lebanon’s northern forests
In the wake of a blistering and dry summer, residents of the mountainous Akkar region near the Syrian border are voicing fears about climate change and water scarcity. Akkar was already one of Lebanon's most disadvantaged regions before the national economy imploded in late 2019, plunging much of the population...‘Qatar leads the charge in food security initiatives’
Several ministers of agriculture and food security from UN's Food and Agriculture Organization member states at the event discussed key innovative solutions to transform food systems in a way that contributes to accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in addition to reviewing the challenges.Istanbul dams run low after scorching, dry summer
The bank of screens in Ismail Aydin's Istanbul water management system control room flashes a worrying number: 29.7 percent. That is the capacity level to which Istanbul's water reservoirs have dropped after another steamy summer put Turkey's largest city on the edge of a potential catastrophe.Parched Egypt struggles to contain water loss
In a country already suffering from severe water scarcity, official figures show that more than a quarter of clean water produced never makes it to consumers. Egyptians already consume slightly over half of what hydrologists consider the cut-off for water poverty at 1,000 cubic metres (35,300 cubic feet) per person...UAE offers the world an eco-friendly economic model
“The World Meteorological Organization is extremely pleased with the UAE's actions, including the decision to increase investment in clean energy and other projects that support the organization's strategy for addressing climate change issues, as well as their decision to host the headquarters of IRENA, which is a key player in...
In Sudan’s capital, risking death in search of water
After nearly six weeks of street battles between forces loyal to rival generals and with temperatures regularly topping 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), many inhabitants of the capital's northern suburbs are in desperate need of drinking water.
Regional cooperation vital to address climate change
“The recent, intense weather events in Central and West Asia show that we need to take urgent, collective action. Countries in the region must work together to cut greenhouse gas emissions, ramp up climate resilience, and manage precious, shared natural resources for the good of all,” adds Yevgeniy.Middle East at risk of climate-induced food, water scarcity: Report
Published only days ahead of the UN climate conference in Egypt, the report titled "Living on The Edge" said, by the end of the century, 80 percent of the densely populated cities in the Middle East and North Africa were likely to suffer from heat waves for at least 50...
Climate change made 2022 drought ‘at least 20 times likelier’
Producers in Europe and China have warned of significantly lower than expected harvests in crop staples due to the dry spell, after food prices spiked to multi-year highs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February. Friederike Otto, senior lecturer in climate science at the Imperial College London, called the crop...
As Iraq concrete jungle swelters, ancient stone houses stay cool
Tracing its roots back 2,700 years, the picturesque Kurdish town of Akre says it is better adapted to the modern-day perils of climate change than other parts of Iraq. "Stone houses are far more resistant" to the rising temperatures and also preserve the town's unique character, said Mayor Baland Reda...
Tigris: Iraq’s mighty river drying up
Water scarcity hitting farming and food security are already among the "main drivers of rural-to-urban migration" in Iraq, the UN and several non-government groups said in June.
Iraq seeks to enhance global trade relations: official
Iraq seeks to enhance economic and commercial relations with the international community, said Hamid Al-Ghazi, the Iraqi Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers.
Mena region needs water resilience: World Bank
Without water resilience, the MENA region may see a loss of 6-14 percent of the collective GDP by 2050, says the latest World Bank report.Saudi Arabia to penalize artificial lakes in farms
The country has said it will take legal action against the construction of manmade or artificial lakes in farms for the purpose of investment or entertainment.
