Desalination in the Mediterranean

Impact on the Mediterranean Ecosystem

In this article of the REMENA policy paper series, Bdredin Suliman, Hussam Hussein and Salma Daoudi explore the impact of desalination on the Mediterranean ecosystem.

Special Report

Energy Security

This special report from Executive magazine in partnership with the Regional Programme on Energy Security and Climate Change in the Middle East and North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS-REMENA) delves into Lebanon's intricate energy landscape within the broader context of the Levant region.

The Decarbonisation Agenda in Türkiye, the European Union and the Eastern Mediterranean

This paper, the fourth article of our series “Climate Change Mitigation in the Eastern Mediterranean,” explores the potential for accelerating decarbonization efforts in the Eastern Mediterranean, with a specific emphasis on Türkiye and its relationship with the European Union (EU).

Food security in the Middle East and North Africa

Between emergency and pragmatism

Immediately after the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine, the Middle East and North Africa again became the focus of attention. Food security, a hitherto marginal concept in the literature, became the focus of interest for regional and global actors. Fears arose that Europe would have to address the consequences of a renewed stability crisis in its southern periphery in addition to the challenges of conventional state warfare on its eastern flank. The reality, however, is different. The states of the region were able to respond to the crisis not least because of diplomatic flexibility and neutrality. How has the war affected the region? Have the countries of the region pursued strategies of long-term diversification of their food sources? Where are countries now sourcing their grain supplies? What impact can be expected from the recent end of the grain agreement between Russia and Ukraine? With these questions in mind, this compilation focuses on Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. These countries were considered particularly vulnerable to food crises. Finally, a regional perspective summarizes the trends regionally and identifies possible solutions.

Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean: Challenges of Climate Change and Key Opportunities

3rd article of KAS-REMENA Publication Series “Climate Change Mitigation in the Eastern Mediterranean”

Dr. Agis Digkas analyzes Greece's climate change challenges and prospects, highlighting the necessity of strategic adaptation in vital sectors like tourism, agriculture, and energy to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth in the face of ecological and societal impacts.

Conservation of Oasis Ecosystems in the MENA Region under Water Stress

Report

This report addresses the conservation challenges faced by oasis ecosystems in the MENA region due to climate change and unsustainable practices, based on discussions from a regional dialogue program in June 2023, offering recommendations for policymakers to enhance conservation efforts and regional cooperation.

The legal framework for sustainable development in Africa

7th Edition of the African Journal of Environmental Law

The seventh issue of the African Journal of Environmental Law (RADE) focuses on examining the legal framework of sustainable development in Africa, with a particular emphasis on its incorporation into the legal systems of French-speaking African states to foster progress and knowledge sharing in environmental law across the continent.

AS ABOVE, SO BELOW: THE MENA REGION’S CCUS AMBITION TOWARDS CARBON NEUTRALITY

The policy paper discusses Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technology as a promising solution to combat climate change and achieve sustainability in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, emphasizing its potential to complement renewables, support economic growth, and foster international collaboration.

The Path Toward Low Carbon Energy Systems in Israel

Regional Cooperation for Mitigation of and Adaption to the Effects of Climate Change

The publication explores Israel's electricity grid and the barriers hindering renewable energy integration, emphasizing the need for more ambitious climate change mitigation and proposing regional cooperation to address energy and water security challenges amidst the climate crisis.

The Climate Change Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus in the Context of the Water-Energy Nexus

1st article of KAS-REMENA Publication Series “Climate Change Mitigation in the Eastern Mediterranean”

The article delves into the Water-Energy Nexus (WEN) concept, which explores the interconnectedness of energy and water. By examining the current water and energy security situations in the EMME region, with a specific emphasis on Cyprus, the article aims to propose innovative technological solutions to tackle these challenges.