CIHEAM Press Review

Extreme climate events, such as prolonged droughts and heatwaves, have become more frequent since the mid-20th century, and they are projected to intensify. For countries that are heavily dependent on agriculture, including those in the MENA region, climate-induced declines in productivity directly affect economic growth and exacerbate food insecurity, intensifying competition over limited resources. Consequently, … Continued

As fertile land shrinks and water crisis deepens, Palestinians are searching for different ways to feed their families.

The Middle East is at high risk of water and food scarcity as well as severe heatwaves as a result of climate change, said a Greenpeace study released Wednesday.Published only days ahead of the UN climate conference in Egypt, the report titled "Living on The Edge" focused on Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates.