Author: Toka Mahmoud Yemen’s water crisis is dire. Nearly 18 million people lack safe water. In rural areas, families may rely on trucked water from 30 kilometers away, often at extremely high prices. Some reviews indicate that climate change, combined with unsustainable groundwater use, can contribute to migration. However, the relationship between water insecurity and migration in Yemen has […] The post When Water Runs Out: How Water Scarcity Drives Migration in Yemen appeared first...| Fanack Water
Iran’s Lake Urmia, once the Middle East’s largest saltwater lake, has shrunk by 90 percent due to mismanagement, dams, and drought. As Tehran pour| Green Prophet
In this in-depth interview, Glada Lahn of Chatham House discusses the rising urgency of water security in the Middle East, linking it to oil, conflict, climate change, and regional geopolitics.| Fanack Water
The state of California grows a lot of water thirsty almonds that use a lot of acreage; so why not “cull” acreage?| Impakter
A range of challenges were presented: the region is water scarce, and the two main river systems, the Nile and the Tigris/Euphrates, are drying up which will lead to transboundary supply issues. Simultaneously, there are many demand issues resulting from increased water use for agricultural, industrial and domestic purposes. The post MENA in Focus: Key Takeaways from the UN 2023 Water Conference appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
The year 2018 was marked by a severe drought in Iraq, a formerly water-rich country. The water crisis is complex, however, with multiple causes and the potential for future conflicts. A group of young Iraqi activists is trying to raise awareness about the issue. The post Meet the Iraqi Activists Who Are Standing Up for the Environment appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
Gaza Strip is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with an estimated 4,500 inhabitant per square Kilometer.| Fanack Water
Gaza’s water crisis has been steadily worsening over recent decades. The area’s only source of fresh water is the Coastal Aquifer, a groundwater basin that runs the length of the Gaza Strip and along part of the Israeli coast. The post Why Gaza is Running Out of Fresh Water appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
