Pleas From the Gaza Strip
Zeina ShahlaThere is a looming threat of numerous health and environmental catastrophes facing the population “Warning! Managing epidemics will be difficult […]
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Journalism & Sustainability
AMWAJ is an initiative that brings together communication and media stakeholders, businesses, researchers and policymakers from both shores of the Mediterranean to ensure reliable and impactful communication about the water challenges we face, inspiring action towards sustainable water management.
The AMWAJ Manifesto
We are building a water and energy community to influence policy and people to take action around the Mediterranean. If you believe in the value of water, then sign and share today!
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Tayyarat تيّارات
Tayyarat (“currents or “streams’ in Arabic) brings you opinions, stories and insights into water and energy around the Mediterranean.
The Weaponisation of Water and Iraq’s Climate Catastrophe
Saoud KhalafWithout the Tigris and Euphrates, civilisation as we know it would not have existed. Such is the significance of these […]
A Call for Action: Revitalizing Lebanon’s Waste Management
Mariam Younes“Good composting is like making good wine” – an environmental engineer revolutionizes waste management in Lebanon. Ziad Abi Chaker is […]
''AMWAJ brings together three elements that are really important for the future of the Mediterranean; scientific knowledge, local knowledge and journalism.''
''I am pleased to see such a vibrant community around the Mediterranean to deal and tackle the most relevant aspects of sustainability, water and energy''
Deputy Secretary General of Water Division. Union for the Mediterranean. AMWAJ Alliance
''AMWAJ is a true ‘catalyst for change.''
AMWAJ Amman 2016
''It is important that water issues in the Mediterranean are well communicated, so that we pass some messages on of our own that can be then reproduced as well in their own constituencies.''
AMWAJ Barcelona 2018
''We are happy to be able to offer sessions around immersive media and how journalists can take advantage of these new formats to cover water and other global topics.''
AMWAJ Amman 2016
''I am proud of having participated in the brainstorming of the name ''AMWAJ'' and happy to see this initiative grow into a vibrant and useful platform for building a water and energy community around the Mediterranean.''
''We strongly believe in the role of journalists... very much looking forward to the third one and of course, committed to being a steady strategic partner to that.''
AMWAJ Barcelona 2018
''We have good economic incentives to not be sustainable… you have to confront people with the consequences of their choices.''
AMWAJ Barcelona 2018
''If the State does not take action on water and environmental issues, nothing will happen.''
AMWAJ Barcelona 2018
“In a time of disconnectedness, AMWAJ is giving us the opportunity to connect in a meaningful manner to accelerate our work towards water security for sustainable development, bringing in the energy of youth and the power of journalism.”
AMWAJ Alliance
“AMWAJ aspires to spark change towards water and energy security in the Mediterranean, bringing youth innovators, stakeholders, sustainability experts and journalists to the stage. Join us for the discussions!”
AMWAJ Barcelona 2018
Istidama استدامة
Istidama (“sustainability” in Arabic) is part of our annual program to contribute to initiatives that are making real tangible contributions to local ecosystem restoration.
Istidama
On 12 November 2023, AMWAJ is running (and walking!) with its colleagues from REVOLVE to raise funds for a second round of contributions to the Beirut River Project.
Istidama
AMWAJ supported the fundraising campaign of the citizens’ initiative aimed at saving the natural site of the Pirate’s Tower (La Torre Pirata) in Godella, Valencia
Istidama
In 2020, as part of our 3rd AMWAJ Forum in Beirut, Lebanon, we partnered with ‘The Other Dada’ to help raise funds for the Beirut River Project
