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Tayyarat (“currents” or “streams” in Arabic) brings you opinions, stories and insights into water and energy around the Mediterranean.
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Thirsty Gulf cities: finally tapping treated wastewater
Susana F. MolinaThe connections between religion and the city are undeniable; from the influence on the use of space with religious structures to city management.
Shifting media focus from water issues to solutions and innovation
AMWAJ TeamFive representatives from different sectors within the water and media landscape came together in a session moderated by AMWAJ to […]
The Yarmouk river: main water source in Jordan
Mariam Shahin
Fishing for Hope: A Story of Egypt’s Army of Nile Cleaners
Mona ElkatebHassanein, nicknamed Farid, is a fisherman based in the Giza area of Cairo. He has inherited the practice from his […]
Mixing Youth and Water: If they don’t give you a seat at the (policy) table, bring a folding chair!
Fatine EzbakheYou have probably heard it before. “The youth are the leaders of tomorrow”. “Today’s youth are tomorrow’s hope”. And, let’s […]
Sewari Water: the role of women in water governance in Yemen
Sahar AlshameriRole of Women in Water Governance in Yemen.
The Invisible Water Short Film
AMWAJ TeamHuman beings have depended on access to water since the earliest days of civilization. Water is at core of human […]
Khettara: The Treasure of the Haouz Region
Errachid MontassirDuring 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.
How does hydropower impact human life
Bilal WehbeThe global energy system is considered one of the primary sources of emissions of toxic gases responsible for climate change […]
سد بسري : المشروع الصحيح في الأيادي الخاطئة
Bilal Wehbeمنذ 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.
AMWAJ UNITES WATER AND ENERGY EXPERTS
AMWAJ TeamAMWAJ Alliance, the leading platform focusing on tackling water scarcity and energy challenges, partnered with Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), […]
We made every living thing from water
AMWAJ TeamThe 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.
Urban forests provide hope for the Beirut River
Adib DadaThe 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.
Mixing Youth and Water: If they don’t give you a seat at the (policy) table, bring a folding chair!
Fatine EzbakheYou have probably heard it before. “The youth are the leaders of tomorrow”. “Today’s youth are tomorrow’s hope”. And, let’s […]
Sewari Water: the role of women in water governance in Yemen
Sahar AlshameriRole of Women in Water Governance in Yemen.
The Invisible Water Short Film
AMWAJ TeamHuman beings have depended on access to water since the earliest days of civilization. Water is at core of human […]
Khettara: The Treasure of the Haouz Region
Errachid MontassirDuring 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.
سد بسري : المشروع الصحيح في الأيادي الخاطئة
Bilal Wehbeمنذ 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.
AMWAJ UNITES WATER AND ENERGY EXPERTS
AMWAJ TeamAMWAJ Alliance, the leading platform focusing on tackling water scarcity and energy challenges, partnered with Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), […]
We made every living thing from water
AMWAJ TeamThe 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.
Urban forests provide hope for the Beirut River
Adib DadaThe 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.
حرّاس المياه
Khaled Sulaimanيسألني أصدقاء وصديقات، زميلات وزملاء كثر عن سبب اهتمامي بالمياه وسط كل هذه الحروب والكوارث الإنسانية التي تحيطنا من كل الجهات.
A success story for environmental activism in Lebanon
Yara AcafOne of the few peaceful getaway spots close to Beirut, Bisri is a village in South Lebanon defined by picturesque […]
The ancestral wetlands of Ghar El Melh
MedWet’s Off Your Map TeamHave you ever taken a bite from a fresh tomato grown by a traditional farmer in Tunisia’s Ghar El Melh wetlands?
Shifting media focus from water issues to solutions and innovation
AMWAJ TeamFive representatives from different sectors within the water and media landscape came together in a session moderated by AMWAJ to […]
The Yarmouk river: main water source in Jordan
Mariam Shahin
Fishing for Hope: A Story of Egypt’s Army of Nile Cleaners
Mona ElkatebHassanein, nicknamed Farid, is a fisherman based in the Giza area of Cairo. He has inherited the practice from his […]
Mixing Youth and Water: If they don’t give you a seat at the (policy) table, bring a folding chair!
Fatine EzbakheYou have probably heard it before. “The youth are the leaders of tomorrow”. “Today’s youth are tomorrow’s hope”. And, let’s […]
Sewari Water: the role of women in water governance in Yemen
Sahar AlshameriRole of Women in Water Governance in Yemen.
The Invisible Water Short Film
AMWAJ TeamHuman beings have depended on access to water since the earliest days of civilization. Water is at core of human […]
Khettara: The Treasure of the Haouz Region
Errachid MontassirDuring 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.
How does hydropower impact human life
Bilal WehbeThe global energy system is considered one of the primary sources of emissions of toxic gases responsible for climate change […]
سد بسري : المشروع الصحيح في الأيادي الخاطئة
Bilal Wehbeمنذ 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.
AMWAJ UNITES WATER AND ENERGY EXPERTS
AMWAJ TeamAMWAJ Alliance, the leading platform focusing on tackling water scarcity and energy challenges, partnered with Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), […]
We made every living thing from water
AMWAJ TeamThe 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.
Urban forests provide hope for the Beirut River
Adib DadaThe 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.
