Special Issue: Water Narratives

In this special issue, we look at some of the research, history, politics, and economies of water.  Water research in the region spans diverse interdisciplinary domains with studies tackling climate change, agriculture, desalination, technology, and social, economic, and political issues.

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The virtual trades shaping global water distribution

While importing supplies may ease pressure on local water resources in some countries in MENA, it can also lead to a decline in self-sufficiency and increase reliance on exports.

Hadeer Elhadary

Implementing the WEFE Nexus in the Arab Region

Arab countries are turning the Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystems Nexus from theory into practice. But while pilots in Egypt, the UAE, and Morocco show promise, experts warn the framework applications remain distant from the theory's ambitious goals.

Ayah Aman

Why the Arab Region Must Adopt the WEFE Nexus for Water Security

A legally binding WEFE Nexus framework could turn water from a source of vulnerability into a driver of resilience.

Jauad El Kharraz, CEO of Water-Energy-Climate Experts Network (WECEN)

Sustainable water initiatives in MENA

As water scarcity deepens across MENA, wastewater use is emerging as a solution. We look at projects and technologies being adopted across the region.

Rasha Dewedar

How water flows through Arabic heritage

Five historic sites demonstrate how water was engineered, honoured, and transformed into a lasting part of the Arab heritage.

Ifath Arwah

The Nile and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: why culture and emotions matter

While most comments on the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have focused on its technical and geopolitical implications, we argue that to reach an agreement, the three riparian countries should also consider the symbolic and emotional dimensions of the river.

Emanuele Fantini, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

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