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Tayyarat - تيّارات (“currents” or “streams” in Arabic) brings you opinions, stories and insights into water and energy around the Mediterranean.
Weaponising Water in Palestine
REVOLVE and Anna Lindh Foundation Partner to Empower Mediterranean Youth
Blue Filter Technology Brings Clean Water to Gaza
AMWAJ at the XXIV Annual Meeting of ReFAL in Alicante
A Rural Paradise in the Arid Cyclades
Difaf: Pioneering Water Sustainability in Lebanon
Sustainable Cooling: The Path to Face Extreme Heat
The Urban Fruit Tree Dilemma in Egypt
Green ALAFCO’s Circular Economy Model in Tunisia
Heat-Stricken Bus Terminal: Ilidža’s Urban Heat Island and Health Impact
When they come in a four-wheel drive, the green spaces disappear
The Effects of Waste on Palestinians’ Health and Environment
The lack of an integrated waste management system linked to the occupation context in the country has led to big […]
A Marine Heatwave in the Mediterranean
Extreme ocean temperatures causing marine destruction and massive social and economic impacts. Flamingos splashing pink on the landscape of Cabo […]
Mediterranean Sea, Sand and Sun: At What Cost?
The Mediterranean region is the world’s most popular tourist destination, yet it is also one of the regions most vulnerable […]
The Nexus Approach: Connecting, Exchanging, and Growing
Whilst writing my bachelor’s degree thesis on Water Diplomacy in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD): the dispute between Egypt, […]
Thirsty Gulf Cities: Finally Tapping Treated Wastewater
The connections between religion and the city are undeniable; from the influence on the use of space with religious structures to city management.
The Mediterranean Is a Puddle
“Demasiados charcos” (“too many puddles”), a senior Spanish official told me when discussing AMWAJ. Too many ‘’charcos”, I kept saying that word over and over again: ‘charcos’. Sounds like narcos.
Water Scarcity: A Catalyst for Sustainability Around the Mediterranean
Is water scarcity in the Mediterranean an insurmountable challenge? Or can we switch our thinking and consider it as an opportunity for sustainable transitions in the region?
Weaponising Water in Palestine
In Palestine, water shortages are driven by politics rather than availability. Water shortages in the Palestinian territories have worsened since […]
REVOLVE and Anna Lindh Foundation Partner to Empower Mediterranean Youth
In a world where youth are often seen as the future, it’s essential to recognise their power in shaping the […]
Blue Filter Technology Brings Clean Water to Gaza
Saleh El Sadi’s vision is “a world where clean water is a basic right, not a privilege.” He chose to […]
AMWAJ at the XXIV Annual Meeting of ReFAL in Alicante
On 18 and 19 February 2025, Casa Mediterraneo in Alicante hosted the XXIV Annual Meeting of the Spanish Network of […]
Wildfires in Morocco: The Importance of Rewriting History
A Rural Paradise in the Arid Cyclades
During a prolonged drought, the Kambos farm in Komiaki, on the Greek island of Naxos, stands as a model of […]
Difaf: Pioneering Water Sustainability in Lebanon
“The vitality of environmental water resources is a prime indicator of a civilization’s progress,” said Hussam Hawwa, Founder of Difaf […]
Sustainable Cooling: The Path to Face Extreme Heat
A world with extreme temperatures is unviable for humans and the ecosystems we know. The health and well-being of millions […]
The Urban Fruit Tree Dilemma in Egypt
In August 2022, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi launched the 100 Million Trees Initiative, which aimed to plant trees to […]
Green ALAFCO’s Circular Economy Model in Tunisia
Green ALAFCO was founded in 2016 by Maher Oudira, a finance graduate with eight years of experience in procurement and […]
Heat-Stricken Bus Terminal: Ilidža’s Urban Heat Island and Health Impact
A bus terminal with no greenery and shade highlights the Urban Heat Island Effect in Ilidža, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and […]
When they come in a four-wheel drive, the green spaces disappear
An investigation into the deep state of real estate in Hilla, shows its arms extending across municipal departments, real estate […]
Weaponising Water in Palestine
REVOLVE and Anna Lindh Foundation Partner to Empower Mediterranean Youth
Blue Filter Technology Brings Clean Water to Gaza
AMWAJ at the XXIV Annual Meeting of ReFAL in Alicante
A Rural Paradise in the Arid Cyclades
Difaf: Pioneering Water Sustainability in Lebanon
Sustainable Cooling: The Path to Face Extreme Heat
The Urban Fruit Tree Dilemma in Egypt
Green ALAFCO’s Circular Economy Model in Tunisia
Heat-Stricken Bus Terminal: Ilidža’s Urban Heat Island and Health Impact