Shifting media focus from water issues to solutions and innovation
AMWAJ TeamFive representatives from different sectors within the water and media landscape came together in a session moderated by AMWAJ to […]
Communicating the shift towards water resilience
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 respectfully call on professionals from the media, business, research and policy to create synergies across and beyond the shores of the Mediterranean to drive coaction towards reliable and sustainable water for all.
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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 Yarmouk river: main water source in Jordan
Mariam ShahinJordan is one of the poorest countries in the world in terms of water resources. The UN defines a country with [...]
Fishing for Hope: A Story of Egypt’s Army of Nile Cleaners
Mona ElkatebHassanein, nicknamed Farid, is a fisherman based in the Giza area of Cairo. He has inherited the practice from his […]
''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