December 2024

Communicating the shift towards water resilience

AMWAJ Media Fellowship 2025

We are delighted to announce that the 2025 AMWAJ Media Fellowship has been awarded to Basma El Atti! The fellowship aims to support young journalists working in the Mediterranean region.
El Atti, 24, is a freelance journalist from Morocco and a correspondent for The New Arab. She caught the attention of the AMWAJ selection committee with a compelling story pitch on cloud seeding and the drought-flood paradox in North Africa, and the social implications of both. From January to April 2025, El Atti will work with the AMWAJ team, receiving guidance and support to bring her story to life in a multimedia format.

In Hilla, Iraq, influential figures are taking over parks for personal gain. They are turning public land into profitable plots. 40% of the city's green areas have already been built on, leaving little space for parks or community spaces. Even the Judea River development, once a promising project, has seen green areas converted into private property. Residents are calling for action, but developers continue to reshape Hilla, prioritising profits.
Read the article by Haider Mahdi for Jummar Media, an AMWAJ media partner.

A bus station without greenery and shade highlights the urban heat island effect in Ilidža, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and its impact on the health of residents, as explored in a CENER 21 study with insights from Ema Midžić. Read the full report by Mariam Younes for AMWAJ.

Green ALAFCO was founded in 2016 by Maher Oudira, a finance graduate with eight years of experience in procurement and logistics. In 2010, Maher founded International Traders, marking his first steps into recycling. His key lesson as a green entrepreneur: "Keep your eyes open, inspiration is everywhere and believe in yourself."  

This article was first published on The Switchers Community website. The Switchers Community is a REVOLVE partner.

Cool Up Programme MENA Region Cooling Status Report

Cool Up’s third MENA Region Cooling Status Report highlights the pressing challenges posed by extreme heat in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, emphasizing the critical role of sustainable cooling solutions and natural refrigerants in disrupting the vicious cycle of cooling demand. This edition was co-authored by Mariam Younes (REVOLVE/AMWAJ) and designed by Dariana Guevara (REVOLVE/AMWAJ).

Check Out the Latest Edition of the REVOLVE Magazine

European Commission Director-General for Environment Florika Fink-Hoijer reflects on the role of desalination in European water security; REVOLVE's very own Dr. Nazih Toubal examines the need for cross-border collaboration to address the Med's energy and water challenges; and our VIEWS takes on a tour around the coastline of the Secluded Sea. 
Jump in for so much more! 

CREAF - Transforming Satellite Data into Action

Lluís Pesquer, a researcher at CREAF, explores the power of satellite imagery and digital twins to connect research, policy and society in this interview with REVOLVE Magazine. Among other things, he explains how they are working with this data to bridge the gap between policy and science when studying water and drought management in the Mediterranean.

Josep Canals, Secretary General of MedCities: "Our cities are not prepared for extreme weather"

In this interview for El Mundo-America, MedCities Secretary General, Josep Canals, talks about the warming of the Mediterranean Sea, the heavy rains or DANA phenomena, and how nature-based solutions and integrated water management, among others, can be real solutions to today's challenges for coastal cities. 

CREAF - Diana Pascual or Life Through the Forest

Diana Pascual is one of the few female forest engineers at CREAF with a background in environmental consulting and hydraulic modelling. Her career has been marked by bold decisions based on intuition, such as getting involved in research projects. Diana, who wanted to go straight into business, was recruited by CREAF's ACCUA project 15 years ago thanks to her background in river modelling. Read Diana's story, written by Adriana Clivillé Morató for CREAF.  

MedWaves - Measuring Impact: How Do We Know if We Are Making a Difference?

How do we measure progress amidst a whirlwind of global environmental negotiations? From the Biodiversity and Climate COPs to INC5 on the Plastics Treaty, Rolph Payet, Executive Secretary of The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions shares insights on trust, collaboration and the signals of success that keep us on the path to a sustainable future.

Every Wednesday, we share a digest of job opportunities, fundings, calls, trainings and events in sustainability across the Mediterranean. Follow us for regular updates.

AMWAJ stands for A Mediterranean Water And Journalism platform for sustainable development. We aspire to build an energy and water community around the Mediterranean. An initiative by REVOLVE.