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MENA region warming at nearly twice the global average
Ecosystems, inhabitants and livelihoods in Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates are all suffering from the impact of rapid climate change according to a new report from Greenpeace Research Laboratories based at the University of Exeter in the UK, entitled ‘Living on the Edge: The Implications of Climate Change for Six…
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How Did the People of Our Region Experience Climate Change Impacts in September?
Climate change is one of the most serious threats facing the Middle East and North Africa.
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Greenpeace sails with young climate leaders to Egypt ahead of COP27
Youth climate representatives from the Middle East and North Africa have arrived at the port of Alexandria onboard a Greenpeace ship to put climate justice high on the agenda at the 27th UN climate summit taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh in November. As part of the United for Climate Justice ship tour they will journey…
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Climate Justice Camp: A colorful vision of solidarity!
A youthful atmosphere where hundreds of Global South climate campaigners and organizers and enthusiasts gathered to discuss, share knowledge and experiences, strengthen solidarity, dance, and showcase their artistic talents. A whirlwind of hope, happiness, and enthusiasm strengthened the aspiration of both participants and organizers in the possibility of a better future for us all.
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Chapter VI: Food sovereignty and environmental violations: The case of Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco
Environmental damage, Liberal growth policies in the agricultural sector, exploitation of resources, destruction of the environment, heavy use of chemicals, soil exhaustion have destabilized food sovereignty, in addition to poor…
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Chapter VI: Food sovereignty and environmental violations: The case of Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco
Environmental damage, Liberal growth policies in the agricultural sector, exploitation of resources, destruction of the environment, heavy use of chemicals, soil exhaustion have destabilized food sovereignty, in addition to poor…
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People and Culture Manager
P&C Manager role is crucial for the achievement of Greenpeace MENA’s strategic objectives. At the core of our strategy is recruiting and developing a highly performing diverse regional team and offering every team member the opportunity to Learn, Lead and Grow.
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Greenpeace urges the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States
to pressure on holding an urgent meeting to fund the FSO Safer rescue planIn a letter addressed to the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Greenpeace called for coordination between member states to hold an urgent meeting for Arab foreign ministers to fund the UN plan to rescue FSO Safer, and resolve the humanitarian and environmental...
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Greenpeace: Climate Change Increasing the Frequency and Severity of Seasonal Sand Storms, Causing Significant Health and Economic Impacts
Following the sand and dust storm that is affecting several countries in the Middle East, such as Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which started yesterday and is expected to extend until the end of the week...
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Countries must step up to fully fund US$80 million FSO Safer oil tanker rescue off Yemen
Meeting at the UN pledge conference to salvage the FSO Safer oil tanker, countries like the Netherlands, France, Finland, Germany, Qatar, Sweden, the UK and others committed a total covering only half of the required US$80 million needed to get the oil transferred from the rusting Safer currently anchored 6 km (4 miles) off the…