Publications

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.

Mitigating the Mediterranean’s Climate Change Crisis

Egypt as a Case Study

In the fifth article of our series “Climate Change Mitigation in the Eastern Mediterranean,” Dr. Jauad El Kharraz explores Egypt's vulnerability to climate change impacts and the country's efforts towards adaptation and mitigation.

Winds of Change, Tides of Power

The Eastern Mediterranean’s Climate Dilemma

Dive into the intricate dynamics of climate and power in the Eastern Mediterranean with Karim Elgendy's latest article for KAS-REMENA, “Winds of Change, Tides of Power: the Eastern Mediterranean’s Climate Dilemma”. Discover the challenges faced by the region as it balances climate action with the influence of global powers like China, the EU, and the G7. How can countries in the Eastern Mediterranean navigate these complexities for a sustainable future?

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.