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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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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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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We Made Every Living Thing From Water
The documentary is called We Made Every Living Thing from Water and in it, the film-makers investigate the political economy of water in Lebanon – how the flows of water are shaped by power and capital.
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Urban Forests Provide Hope for the Beirut River
The Beirut River and the surrounding neighborhoods have long suffered from short-sighted policy and blatant mismanagement. The ecosystem was disrupted, and natural habitats have been destroyed. The #BeirutRiverForest project consists of planting trees on the banks of the river, as well as engaging with local associations, schools, and companies in developing a blueprint for the potential ‘green corridor’ of Beirut to emerge.
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حرّاس المياه
يسألني أصدقاء وصديقات، زميلات وزملاء كثر عن سبب اهتمامي بالمياه وسط كل هذه الحروب والكوارث الإنسانية التي تحيطنا من كل الجهات.
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The Ancestral Wetlands of Ghar El Melh
Have you ever taken a bite from a fresh tomato grown by a traditional farmer in Tunisia’s Ghar El Melh wetlands?
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