Environment and Climate

Almost 50% of forests have been lost in Kurdistan in 70 years, as a nursery in the city of Sulaimaniyah works to battle the destructive effects of deforestation

In Iraq, the date palm and its bounty are national icons, but they are being battered by drought, as farmers do their best to revive their harvests

Morocco faces an unprecedented climate crisis, with severe droughts and rising temperatures threatening traditional livelihoods and water supplies

Yemeni fishermen are using artificial reefs made from scrap materials to boost fish numbers and combat the effects of the civil war and environmental decline

The July Israeli airstrike on Yemen’s Hodeidah has significantly worsened the country’s already severe humanitarian and environmental crisis

Of the country's 570 kilometres of sandy beaches suitable for swimming, 190 kilometres are at imminent risk of disappearing

Flooding in Sudan, worsened by ongoing conflict and insufficient aid, is causing severe food shortages and increasing the risk of diseases like malaria

Extreme heat during this year's Hajj in Mecca led to over 1,000 deaths, raising concerns about the role of climate change and its impact on future pilgrimages.

Recent heatwaves in Egypt, combined with the removal of trees in cities, have sparked public outrage and concerns over rising temperatures.

Urgent climate-proofing is being overlooked in the Gulf as energy superpowers pour money into 'smart cities' instead.