Frequently asked questions
FAQs - الأسئلة الشائعة
Welcome to our help center, designed to provide you with answers. Here you will find our الأسئلة الشائعة (al-‘as’ilat al-shā’i’ah), the Arabic for “Frequently Asked Questions.” Browse the topics below to find the solutions and information you need.
General F.A.Q
What does AMWAJ mean?
AMWAJ means ‘waves’ in Arabic and the English acronym stands for:
A Mediterranean Water And Journalism community for climate action
When did AMWAJ start and what is the AMWAJ Alliance?
AMWAJ started as a stand-alone initiative in 2014 with a media training for Mediterranean journalists in Amman, supported by GIZ Jordan. This resulted in a bilingual Arabic-English report about Water Scarcity in Jordan. Since then, AMWAJ has conducted numerous training courses (see: 8). In 2022, the AMWAJ initiative became the AMWAJ Alliance, broadening to incorporate new members in the form of like-minded associations, companies, organisations, and institutions working to advance water-related solutions around the Mediterranean
When did AMWAJ Forum start?
The first AMWAJ Forum took place in November 2016 in Amman, Jordan, under the patronage of HRH Prince Hassan of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and with the support of PepsiCo MENA and other strategic partners.
What is the ‘Water Around the Mediterranean’ report?
Why value water ecosystems?
Water is essential. It is the source of life. All ecosystems (natural or human-made) include water in some way. At a regional level in the Mediterranean, water and the sea also symbolise movement and exchange. At AMWAJ, we care about communicating and raising awareness about the importance of preserving and restoring water ecosystems. We cover water-related issues in different sectors, from agriculture to urban water management, from technological solutions like desalination to river basin management.
What is the AMWAJ Fellowship Programme for Early Career Journalists?
Launched in 2024, the Fellowship is geared towards supporting early career journalists in their coverage of water-related topics around the Mediterranean. The goal is to boost their reporting skills while providing the opportunity to do valuable field work that results in original multimedia content.
https://amwaj-alliance.com/resources/early-career-journalist-fellowship/
Does AMWAJ provide media training?
AMWAJ has led numerous journalist training and media literacy courses, including: a training course for journalists in Ramallah, Palestine, with the support of the Swedish Environment Agency (SEA) in 2020; the Innovate4Climate (I4C) hosted by the World Bank Group in 2022 and 2023; and a training on environmental justice in the MENA region with the support of Heinrich-Boell-Stiftung Middle East in 2025.
https://amwaj-alliance.com/opportunities/trainings-for-journalists/
What is the Istidama Program?
Istidama means ‘sustainability’ in Arabic and is the AMWAJ program for supporting innovative small-scale initiatives with fundraising campaigns. AMWAJ has supported the Beirut River Project for river restoration and the Jibal farmer association in southern Lebanon as well as the Blue Filter project for providing clean water to Gaza.
What is the AMWAJ position on Palestine?
AMWAJ recognises Palestine as a sovereign state and considers that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land is unsustainable on all levels, and the Israeli war on Gaza started in 2023, became an act of genocide as per the UN definition of genocide. AMWAJ is in favour of full compliance with international law in all instances of armed conflict and supports a theoretical two-state solution while recognising that the realistic possibility of this occurring is diminishing.
What is the AMWAJ position on Cyprus?
AMWAJ supports international law and a peaceful resolution of the Cyprus issue, in line with United Nations resolutions.
As a platform focused on water, climate, and sustainability in the Mediterranean, AMWAJ mission is to enhance dialogue, knowledge-sharing and environmental cooperation including across divided communities.
What is the AMWAJ position on Morocco-Algeria?
AMWAJ supports a peaceful resolution to the ongoing tensions between Algeria and Morocco and calls for the reopening of borders to foster economic cooperation and regional integration. Both countries share a deep cultural and historical bond, and reconnecting their societies can open the door to greater trade, shared use of natural resources, and joint development projects, particularly in sustainability and renewable energy.
We also encourage stronger cultural and academic exchanges, especially among youth, to rebuild trust and shape a shared Mediterranean future grounded in dialogue, knowledge, and opportunity.
What is the AMWAJ position on Western Sahara?
AMWAJ considers that the Sahrawi people have the right to determine their own future through democratic and peaceful means in the Western Sahara. We recognise the Polisario Front as the legitimate representative of the Sahrawi people and support a revised and just resolution of the status of Western Sahara that respects international law and upholds the principle of self-determination. If the will of the Sahrawis is independence, then that desire should be recognised and respected.
What is the AMWAJ Green Hydrogen Cluster?
Building on the broader goals of the AMWAJ Alliance, the Green Hydrogen Cluster places a strong focus on the intersection of water and energy, particularly the potential of seawater electrolysis as a sustainable method for hydrogen production. The Cluster seeks to connect regional strengths to drive innovation, support local initiatives and position the Mediterranean as a frontrunner in the global shift towards clean energy alternatives.
What is the AMWAJ vision for the Mediterranean?
The AMWAJ dreams of seeing the emergence of a water and energy community that is based on the sharing of natural resources for greater regional cooperation and sustainable economic development for all people around the Mediterranean.
Alliance Membership F.A.Q
Who can join the community?
Although our focus is on the Mediterranean, we invite applications from all parts of the world provided that you share our common goal and geographical focus. We invite applications from the following groups that share our commitment to create a Mediterranean water, energy and sustainability community:
- Individual researchers, journalists and civil society activists
- Media outlets
- Governmental organizations
- Research institutions
- Private businesses and corporations
- Non-profit organizations
Who will review my application form?
To ensure the professionalism, security and relevance of the community, once the Member Form is submitted, it will be reviewed by the AMWAJ board.
How long does my membership last?
Once your application is validated, your membership will go into effect on the first day of the following month until the end of the calendar year. The AMWAJ Alliance Membership fee will be calculated accordingly for that year.
How much does the membership cost?
The following classification is based on the World Bank’s list of economies, available here.
Institutions
| Economy | Yearly price in Euros |
| Low-Income Economy | 500 |
| Lower-Middle Income Economy | 700 |
| Upper-Middle Income Economy | 1400 |
| High-Income Economy | 2500 |
Private Sector
| Turnover | Yearly price in Euros |
| Annual turnover below €1 million | 1000 |
| Annual turnover between €1-5 million | 1500 |
| Annual turnover between €5-10 million | 3000 |
| Annual turnover above €10 million | 4500 |
Associations
| Economy | Yearly price in Euros |
| Low-Income Economy | 300 |
| Lower-Middle Income Economy | 500 |
| Upper-Middle Income Economy | 1000 |
| High-Income Economy | 1700 |
Classification of UfM Member States according to Income
This chart indicates the payment category all 42 member states of the Union for the Mediterranean, according to the World Bank country classification method. All other countries can be consulted in the same database. The annual rates depend on the official country of legal registration of the given entity. The same criteria apply to multilateral institutions; corporations are calculated by turnover.
| Low Income | Syria |
| Lower Middle Income | Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia |
| Upper Middle Income | Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Jordan, Montenegro, Turkey |
| High Income | Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Luxemburg, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom |
NB: AMWAJ is an initiative of the REVOLVE Group. Your AMWAJ Alliance membership fee is in Euros and processed via REVOLVE Mediterraneo (registered in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, as a non-profit association, company number G67172205). The minimum premium levels above apply to all partners while you may also consider making larger donations to support the core operations of AMWAJ.
What are the additional communication services?
REVOLVE communication group offers the following services to AMWAJ Alliance members at 10%
discount. Each service is targeted to meet your objectives and needs and priced accordingly, with
different baseline fees depending on the type of your organization and depending on your location
(see Member Options). Services include, amongst others upon request:
- Stakeholder Analysis and Mapping
- Visual Identity and Brand Activation
- Content Development (interviews, features, videos) and Marketing
- Media training on scientific journalism, impact reporting social media strategies and more…