October 2023

Communicating the shift towards water resilience

Water Scarcity in Lebanon and its Impact on the Agricultural Sector

In his poem A River Dies of Thirst, Mahmoud Darwish alludes to the rivers and lakes of Lebanon, which has abundant water sources compared to many countries in the region. Despite this, water scarcity has increasingly become a reality, threatening industry, as well as households and nature. Read the article by Mariam Younes, in partnership with AMWAJ member Difaf.

Pleas From the Gaza Strip

Boy draws water from cistern in the village of Khirbet Jenbah, South Hebron Hills, which is not hooked up to water grid. Photo: B’Tselem

In addition to the massive human and material losses afflicting the Gaza Strip, there is a looming threat of numerous health and environmental catastrophes. This article by Zeina Shahla was first published in Raseef22 on 20 October 2023.

Updates

Where can you find the Mediterranean in your city?

We will be sharing prominent water heritage sites across the Mediterranean until the Mediterranean Day. One of them is Rec Comtal: A treasure hidden in the heart of Barcelona's urban landscape. This open-air aqueduct was a catalyst for public spaces, social life, agriculture, and industry, playing a pivotal role in Barcelona's economic and social development over the past 1,000 years. 

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The Weaponisation of Water and Iraq’s Climate Catastrophe

Without the Tigris and Euphrates, civilization as we know it would not have existed. Such is the significance of these rivers to Iraq that, as drought conditions worsen, the fate of the Mesopotamian Marshes may yet affect the fate of the nation. Read the article by Saoud Khalaf. The article was first published in The New Arab on 12 January 2023.

Updates

How a forgotten Sumerian tradition gave birth to a Greek social enterprise

In 2019, a group of Greek entrepreneurs launched Staramaki, a groundbreaking initiative that creates biodegradable straws from wheat stalks. But it's not just about sustainability, it's about building a stronger community. 

Member Updates

CREAF Researcher Josep Peñuelas Receives the Spanish National Research Award 2023 in the Area of Science

The 'Alejandro Malaspina,' National Research Award 2023, presented by the Ministry of Innovation and Science, has been awarded to Josep Peñuelas Reixach, a researcher from CREAF and CSIC, in the field of Sciences and Technologies of Natural Resources.

Member Updates

MedWaves: Euro-Med Weeks for Waste Reduction Contest Begins

MedWaves announces the second edition of the Euro-Med Weeks for Waste Reduction. The EMWWR Call for Actions is designed to recognize and reward the most outstanding actions carried out in the South Mediterranean Region.

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MedWaves: The WeMed Award Winners Unveiled

On Monday 23rd October 2023, the winners of the WeMed Award were publicly announced through an Award Ceremony held in Tunisia. The goal of this third edition of the awards was to identify change makers that have a clear focus and mission aligned with the Green Business Support; Circular Economy, and Eco-innovative Entrepreneurship field in the Mediterranean region.

Must Read

Silent Crisis: Information, Decision-Making, and Communities on the Frontlines of Climate Change

This report by Internews explores the frequently overlooked challenges experienced by communities on the frontlines of climate change, particularly within humanitarian contexts.

Events4u

At the Cassandra Conference on 15 November, Patricia Carbonell, Communication Manager of AMWAJ and Head of the Barcelona Office for REVOLVE, will join fellow panelists Natalia Glowacka, Nina Kajander, Susana Fdz. Molina, and Pooja Munshi to discuss the vital role of art and communication in connecting the challenges of Africa and the Mediterranean with the sensitivities of their populations.

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Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat, Professor and Scientist at the Mediterranean Facility of the European Forest Institute (EFI) and Jordi Vayreda Duran, Researcher at CREAF, will discuss practices of conservation and valorization of Mediterranean cultural and natural heritage. The event will be moderated by Patricia Carbonell, Communications Manager of AMWAJ and Head of REVOLVE’s Barcelona Office and, on 22 November 2023 at the CaixaForum Macaya, Sala Macaya, Pg. de Sant Joan, 108, Barcelona, Spain.

Jobs4u

Project Assistant

Passionate about the environment? Join CENER 21! Responsibilities: Assisting the project team in high-quality project implementation. Requirements: Master's in Mechanical Engineering. To apply, submit your 𝐂𝐕, 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 to info@cener21.ba.

Jobs4u

Jordan: Climate Journalism Officer, MENA

Internews' MENA team is seeking a Climate Journalism Officer based in Amman, Jordan for a regional project, SharaKa, to be implemented in Jordan, Tunisia, and Lebanon. This is a limited-term position with an anticipated term of 12 months.

Opportunities4u

PhD Position

The PhD Position in Collective Action for Just Transitions in Cities offers you a chance to be part of an interdisciplinary team comprising social scientists, urban planners, and urban designers who are passionate about critical urban research. If you want to contribute to collective action for just transitions in cities and explore questions of spatial justice in sustainability transitions, this opportunity is for you. 

Mustplay

MED4WASTE Virtual Game

The Environment and Sustainable Development Unit ESDU at the American University of Beirut launched its official MED4WASTE VIRTUAL GAME. Using the Med4waste project’s case study catalogue, players will have to compete through a variety of quizzes and challenges related to waste management. Top scorers will be invited to compete in a national hackathon where exciting prizes awaits them.

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.