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.

La Grèce en Méditerranée orientale : Défis du changement climatique et opportunités clés

Troisième article de la série de publications KAS-REMENA "Atténuation du changement climatique en Méditerranée orientale"

Dr. Agis Digkas analyse les défis et les perspectives du changement climatique en Grèce, en soulignant la nécessité d'une adaptation stratégique dans des secteurs vitaux tels que le tourisme, l'agriculture et l'énergie, afin de favoriser la collaboration, l'innovation et la croissance face aux impacts écologiques et sociétaux.

Conservation des écosystèmes d'oasis dans la région MENA en situation de stress hydrique

Rapport

Ce rapport aborde les défis de conservation auxquels sont confrontés les écosystèmes d'oasis dans la région MENA en raison du changement climatique et de pratiques insoutenables, en se basant sur des discussions issues d'un programme de dialogue régional en juin 2023, offrant des recommandations aux décideurs pour renforcer les efforts de conservation et la coopération régionale.