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In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, The Middle East Institute (MEI) is pleased to announce a week of special programming to highlight the expanse of impacts climate change has had in the Middle East. Exacerbating conflicts, displacement, and food and water security, the already dire climate crisis in the Middle East is approaching a critical point. What are the emerging initiatives across industries and geopolitical fault lines to prevent further insecurity and loss of life? How can cooperation across the region facilitate a more sustainable approach to green energy, economic development, agriculture, and governance?
To address these challenges and more, MEI will bring together leading experts and advocates in the climate world in a series of panels, roundtable discussions, and interviews. Please register using the links below, and stay tuned for further updates to this program.
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The impact of climate change throughout the Middle East touches on every aspect of society from food and water security to migration to employment and economic stability. Moreover, the Middle East’s population is overwhelmingly young, and the input and leadership of its rising generation will be key to mitigating the region’s climate emergency. MEI is pleased to host a group of young scholars from across the MENA region to discuss their work and their perspectives on the current and future environmental crises in the Middle East.
What are the current environmental threats to the region, and how could they worsen in the years to come? What do external actors in the United States and Europe miss in this conversation? How can local organizations and activists be centered more meaningfully?