For its audiovisual artistic project on water consumption, the Fresh Water short film has been awarded the Botín Foundation Water Observatory prize […]
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Shifting media focus from water issues to solutions and innovation
Five representatives from different sectors within the water and media landscape came together in a session moderated by AMWAJ to […]
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The Yarmouk river: main water source in Jordan
Jordan is one of the poorest countries in the world in terms of water resources. The UN defines a country with [...] Read more
Fishing for Hope: A Story of Egypt’s Army of Nile Cleaners
Hassanein, nicknamed Farid, is a fisherman based in the Giza area of Cairo. He has inherited the practice from his […]
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Mixing Youth and Water: If they don’t give you a seat at the (policy) table, bring a folding chair!
You have probably heard it before. “The youth are the leaders of tomorrow”. “Today’s youth are tomorrow’s hope”. And, let’s […]
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Sewari Water: the role of women in water governance in Yemen
Role of Women in Water Governance in Yemen.
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The Invisible Water Short Film
Human beings have depended on access to water since the earliest days of civilization. Water is at core of human […]
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Khettara: The Treasure of the Haouz Region
During the end of the 11th century CE, an ingenious method of watering and water supply was used. It is related to the watersheds khettara system, which apparently contributed significantly to the existence and development of oases in this area. The social circumstances and behaviors also changed their features along with the changing water management system.
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سد بسري : المشروع الصحيح في الأيادي الخاطئة
منذ أكثر من 50 عاما، درست الحكومة اللبنانية والمجتمع المدني والأوساط الأكاديمية وشركاؤها الدوليون الطريقة الأكثر فعالية من حيث التكلفة والاستدامة والأقل تأثيرا لضمان مياه الشرب المأمونة لسكان لبنان، وخلصت الاستراتيجية الوطنية اللبنانية للمياه، التي استندت إلى عملية جرت تحت إشراف وطني، إلى أن بناء سد في موقع بسري هو أحد االركائز الاساسية التي تمكن لبنان من إستغلال موارده المائية ويستخدمها بفعالية.
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AMWAJ UNITES WATER AND ENERGY EXPERTS
AMWAJ Alliance, the leading platform focusing on tackling water scarcity and energy challenges, partnered with Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), […]
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