Middle East and North Africa

Essay | How trees can save a drowning desert
A amber sand dune towers over the tiny figures of a group of people.

A towering sand dune in Wadi Rum. (Farzona Comnas/George Washington University)

Farzona Comnas
George Washington University
Climate Hits Home | Jordan's deserts and rocky landscapes have been beloved by Hollywood and cinephiles for decades, yet the country has seen deadly flash floods. How are local environmentalists to respond?
5 reasons why MENA countries are so affected by climate change
Air pollution in Cairo

Air pollution in Cairo. (World Bank Photo Collection/Flickr)

Liat Wasserman
The George Washington University
Experts anticipate the Middle Eastern-North African region being affected by climate change more than other regions. While the extent is unclear, certain factors make these countries particularly susceptible.