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A ‘doom loop’ of climate change and geopolitical instability
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It is a common refrain to say that geopolitics gets in the way of climate action. From the war in Ukraine to trade tensions, each year seems to bring another immediate priority that diverts focus from the imperative to act on climate change.
This dynamic was on show at the recent UN climate conference – Cop29 – in Azerbaijan.
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Tackling region’s water scarcity amid rising temperatures
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The Middle East and North Africa region is facing an acute and intensifying water crisis. Already the most water-scarce region in the world, MENA is now contending with the escalating impacts of climate change, which have exacerbated water shortages through rising temperatures, reduced rainfall and more frequent and prolonged droughts.
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Qatar aims for growth through long-term transformation
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Capitalising on its strategic location between Africa, Asia and Europe, Qatar is taking steps to diversify its economy with the aim of achieving sustainable growth. Central to its plans is the Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030), which sets out the gulf state’s strategy for transformation through long-term economic, social and environmental development.
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Billions face arid future as climate change turns land to desert
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About 77.6 per cent of Earth’s land was under drier conditions during the three decades up to 2020 compared to the 30 years before, according to the report from the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
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Transforming education and building resilience by embracing life skills
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As global challenges such as persistent crises and rising inequalities reshape our world, the role of education becomes more pivotal. Modern education is extending beyond the transmission of knowledge to include the development of cognitive skills, resilience, empathy and critical thinking.
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Regional Countries Stress Respect For Syrian People’s Will
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The fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s government yesterday, has brought Syria into the spotlight of the Middle East. While closely monitoring future developments, regional countries expressed support for the will and choice of the Syrian people, and hoped for a swift restoration of unity and security in the country.
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All for Land and Land for All
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Our land is our home and our future. We depend on it for all aspects of our lives, from food, freshwater and livelihoods, to energy, commerce and building materials. Humans use 70 per cent of all available ice-free land on earth, but we are rapidly degrading this land through heavy exploitation, deforestation, pollution, and climate change, which is leading to increased droughts and desertification.
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Saudi Arabia bets on tech to make deserts bloom
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This week, Riyadh is hosting the United Nations COP16 conference on drought and desertification—topics close to home for the Gulf kingdom, whose officials have said they aim to restore 40 million hectares of degraded land.
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Is international law universal?
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The situation in Gaza serves as a stark reminder that international law is not a fixed entity but a tool that often serves to reinforce the dominance of the West over the rest of the world. It’s a call to action for all of us, as the scars of humanity, once inflicted by the Nazi genocide, are now being reopened in Gaza.
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