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Navigating the Waters: Understanding and Addressing Syria's Water Crisis For years, Syria has grappled with a deepening water crisis, a challenge exacerbated by ongoing conflict. As we mark World Water Day, it's crucial to shed light on the dire conditions faced by Syrians, who endure severe
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From Green to Grey Syria, a land of rich biological diversity, has long been home to a variety of plant species, many of which are unique to the region. However, the ongoing conflict in the country has taken a toll on its natural resources, particularly its forests. Before the crisis
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In a world where water scarcity looms large, did you know that the agriculture sector claims a staggering 72 percent of global freshwater withdrawals? It stands as the undisputed champion of water consumption, and with over 95 percent of our food relying on land production, the need for water is
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While the Syrian Arab Republic isn't among the primary contributors to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale, it faces significant impacts from these phenomena. The country experiences a range of severe consequences due to global warming and climate change. These effects include irregular climatic
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“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." ... Article one, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights “Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security.” … Article three, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Unfair access to water violates these principles in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
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The Euphrates River basin is a transboundary hydrological system that is geographically partitioned into three distinct sections, namely the upstream region situated in Türkiye, the middle stream region located in Syria, and the downstream region situated in Iraq. The basin area, encompassing 440,000 square kilometers, is distributed among three
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The Water Crisis in Syria After enduring more than a decade of unyielding conflict, Syria is now mired in poverty and sickness. Millions of Syrians are facing life-threatening insecurity due to widespread impoverishment, prolonged famine, and reduced access to basic necessities. In 2023, Syrian people continue to face dire circumstances,
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Drought in Syria, a looming crisis! Human-induced climate change, which caused acute drought in Syria and large-scale migration and displacement, exacerbated the already unstable socio-economic circumstances and increased civil unrest in Syria. During the 1980s, Syria has been ravaged by three significant droughts, the most recent of which occurred between
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Syria is divided into seven distinct water basins, each with its unique climate, geology, and ecology: the Barada and Awaj, Al-Yarmouk, Orontes, Dajleh and Khabour, Euphrates and Aleppo, Desert, and Coast. Syria is home to 16 rivers and tributaries, 5 of which are shared with neighboring countries (Euphrates, Tigris, Orontes,
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Arwad, or "the shelter" in the Phoenician Language, is a historic island and port town just 5 km off the coast of Tartus City in Syria. It has incredible archaeological, and heritage remains dating back to the 2nd millennium. As a result, Arwad was added to Syria'
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This article is based on my presentation that was hosted by Environfocus on 15 September 2022. “Leave no one behind” was the ambitious promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which went into force in January 2016. Comprising 17 goals and 169 targets, it is an all-inclusive comprehensive blueprint
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World Water Week is the largest and edgiest conference in Europe on global water issues, attending where all the big names and soon-to-be big names of the water sector are. World Water Week is observed every year from 23rd August to 1st September. The theme of this year is “Seeing