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1 – 10 of 10High population growth and low rainfall have contributed to Jordan being classified as an 'absolute water-scarcity' country, a term applied to countries with less than 500 cubic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272214
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Since 2015, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia have increased their agricultural exports, due in large part to greater EU trade harmonisation. Despite the importance of farming to their…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276396
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Growing populations and climate change are putting additional pressure on the region’s water resources at a time when food security risks are rising in many of the MENA countries…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279957
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Water stress in China.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205966
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The Fund channelled investments to farmers, breeders and greenhouse projects, among others. In February, the country’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF)…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278215
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Tunisia was hit by a severe drought during this year's winter months when most rainfall traditionally occurs. However, the country’s current levels of water stress are also due to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279345
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Population growth and heavy demand from agriculture, industry and construction are putting strain on water security. The government plans to increase supply through desalination…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288639
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Pakistan's response to water crisis.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB231914
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JORDAN: Water supply pressures will rise further
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES280554
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As well as exposure to the El Nino phenomenon, Peru is one of the Latin American countries most susceptible to climate change. Erratic rainfall patterns threaten agriculture…