Publikationen

Recommendations for the “Pact for the Mediterranean”

This paper highlights both persistent lines of rupture as well as emerging opportunities for renewed convergence. Three central messages emerge: credibility, co-ownership, and inclusiveness. Credibility requires dedicated financial instruments that go beyond fragmented or rebranded envelopes. Co-ownership implies policies that generate shared value, not extractive dynamics. Inclusiveness demands that youth, municipalities, and civil society are integrated as full actors of Euro-Mediterranean cooperation. Building on these insights, the paper emphasises that the New Pact for the Mediterranean can only succeed if it transforms long-standing frustrations into actionable commitments. This means shifting from a discourse of promises towards instruments that restore trust – such as dedicated financial envelopes with clear visibility, legal migration pathways that offer genuine mobility, joint energy and climate ventures based on co-ownership and local value creation, inclusive platforms for youth participation and mobility, independent credibility monitoring tools, and governance structures that integrate municipalities and civil society.

Mapping North Africa's Renewable Energy Future

Explore in-depth analyses, case studies, and actionable insights on renewable energy, energy security, and regional cooperation across Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt.

Trade Winds and Tides

Responding to Climate Challenges Through Enhanced Food Accessibility in the Arab Mediterranean

A new study by KAS-REMENA and the Lebanese Citizen Foundation explores strategies to enhance food security and trade resilience in the Arab Mediterranean amid escalating climate challenges.

US Presidential Elections 2024 - What are the Implications for the MENA Region?

In this paper, Dr. Emna Ben Arab develops a better understanding of how a second Trump administration will approach foreign policy towards the Middle East—especially amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region.

Libya Brief

Libyan Imbroglio: Navigating the Complexities of Finance, Power Struggles, and External Interference

This policy brief offers a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing crisis in Libya, focusing on recent developments and issues emanating from the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) as a key indicator of broader national instability. It delves into critical aspects such as the fragmentation of institutional structures, the pervasive influence of armed militias, and the deep-rooted corruption that undermines governance and economic stability. By examining these factors through the lens of CBL challenges, the report underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reforms.

Scenarios on Water Politics in the Euphrates-Tigris Basin 2040

Addressing the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus through Cooperation among Riparian States

The report from our recent workshop, "Water Politics in the Euphrates-Tigris Basin," is now available. It presents scenario planning outcomes and policy recommendations for sustainable water management and enhanced regional cooperation among riparian states up to 2040.

Climate Change and Geopolitical Dynamics in the Middle East and North Africa

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Regional Security

This policy paper, co-authored by Veronika Ertl, Benjamin Nickels, and Hamza Saidi, examines the complex impacts of climate change on the MENA region's security and stability. It offers comprehensive recommendations for inclusive climate strategies, regional cooperation, and effective communication to address these challenges and enhance resilience.

The Potential of Biofertiliser for North Africa

Navigating Challenges for Sustainable Food Security, Climate Change Adaption & Economic Development

Our policy paper on biofertilisers for North Africa explores their role in sustainable agriculture, addressing environmental concerns of chemical fertilisers and advocating for biofertilisers as a viable alternative.

In the eye of the storm

Resilience against extreme weather events in the MENA region

The rising incidence of extreme weather events in MENA underscores the urgent need for better preparedness and integration of adaptive strategies into national planning to mitigate economic and social challenges.

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption in the Mediterranean

Synthesis Report and Future Perspectives

In this paper, Prof. Manfred Lange conducted a synthesis of papers published by KAS- REMENA as part of the series "Climate Change Mitigation in the Eastern Mediterranean.