Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds
Source The collapse of a critical Atlantic current can no longer be considered a low-likelihood event, a study has concluded, making deep cuts to fossil fuel emissions even more urgent […]
Scientists warn ocean-based climate fixes lack rules and oversight
Source A growing number of oceans-based solutions to the climate crisis have been tried or devised in recent years, thanks largely to an influx of funding. These range from replanting […]
Living in a place with lots of heat waves is aging you faster: study
Source Extreme heat can trigger excessive sweating that overwhelms the body’s natural cooling system, potentially leading to heat cramps, heat stroke and even death in severe, untreated cases. An international […]
Marine Biodiversity & Turtle Conservation (Multiple Arab Countries)
Publisher: RAC/SPA – UNEP/MAP (Regional Activity Centre for Specially Protected Areas). Year: 2019–2021. Summary: This portal contains PDF reports on marine biodiversity and turtle conservation in Libya, Lebanon, Tunisia, and […]
Natural Protected Areas and National Parks in Libya
Publisher: Tripoli University (Conference Paper via ResearchGate). Year: 2018 (conference held 2015). Summary: The paper provides an overview of Libya’s national parks and protected areas, beginning with Al-Kouf National Park […]
Environmental Justice and Just Climate Transition in the Arab World
Publisher: Tanmo & Transnational Institute. Year: 2021. Summary: This article explores agroecology and food sovereignty as essential tools for a just transition in North African agriculture. It critiques top-down “green […]
Living on the Edge: The Implications of Climate Change for Six Countries in the Middle East North Africa Region
Publisher: Greenpeace Research Laboratories (University of Exeter) & Greenpeace MENA. Year: 2022 (linked to COP27). Summary: This report highlights that MENA is warming nearly twice as fast as the global […]
Climate Policy in Developing Countries: Analysis of Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Measures in Egypt
Publisher: Sustainability Journal (MDPI). Year: 2023–2024. Summary: This academic article reviews Egypt’s national climate policies, covering both mitigation (e.g., low-carbon transport, solar energy) and adaptation (e.g., coastal protection, sustainable agriculture). […]
The Right to Environment in Egypt (2014–2022)
Publisher: Egyptian State Information Service – Human Rights Studies Section. Year: 2022. Summary: This report presents Egypt’s environmental and climate-related achievements between 2014 and 2022, especially in light of Egypt […]
Ecotourism as a Catalyst for Climate Resilience: Towards a Policy Framework for Egypt
Publisher: akween (NGO) + Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Egypt. Year: 2023. Summary: This policy brief explores the role of ecotourism in enhancing community resilience to climate change in Egypt. It outlines […]
What international climate change ruling means for Africa
Source The International Court of Justice says governments are legally obliged “to achieve deep, rapid and sustained reductions” in greenhouse gas emissions. The International Court of Justice, the world’s highest […]
Report: heat stress hits labour markets, productivity and price stability
Source Climate change is fundamentally reshaping labour markets, driving up food prices and reducing productivity worldwide, according to a new report. This presents challenges for central banks in managing price […]
