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Teleconnections between ocean–atmosphere circulations and historical integrated drought in the Middle East and North Africa
In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with extreme water scarcity worldwide, drought significantly impacts various aspects of the local people....
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Occurrence and risks of microplastics in the ecosystems of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
The ubiquitous nature of microplastics (MPs) in nature and the risks they pose on the environment and human health have led to an increased research...
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Can the Middle East-North Africa region mitigate the rise of its food import dependency under climate change?
The dependence on imports of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for its food needs has increased steadily since the early 1960s, from 10%...
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Projected changes in thermal bioclimatic indicators over the Middle East and North Africa under Paris climate agreement
Thermal bioclimate is a defining factor of agricultural production, ecological condition, public health, and species distribution. This study aimed...
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Climate change, renewable and non-renewable energy consumption and agricultural development in the Middle East and North African countries
Population growth and increasing food demand have enhanced non-renewable energy consumption, emitting pollutants, and decreased soil fertility. The...
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Estimating the burden of diseases attributable to lead exposure in the North Africa and Middle East region, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease study 2019
BackgroundLead exposure (LE) and its attributable deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) have declined in the recent decade; however, it...
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Economic viability of solar energy export from the Middle East and North Africa to Europe and South Asia
The Middle East and North Africa can exploit solar energy resources and export them to Europe and South Asia for a sustainable future of the world. A...
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Globalization, institutions, and environmental quality in Middle East and North African countries
Sustainable development has received significant attention due to rapidly rising environmental issues, and finding solutions to these issues caused...
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Variability of Middle East springtime dust events between 2011 and 2022
The Middle East frontal sand and dust storms (SDS) occur in non-summer seasons, and represent an important phenomenon of this region’s climate. Among...
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Do demographic factors affect the environment? Empirical evidence from the Middle East and North African countries
Every country intends to enhance national production by achieving sustainable development. The purpose of this study is to examine whether there...
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High hazzard pesticides (HHPs) in Near East and North Africa (NENA), constrains and recommendations to mitigate the risk of HHPs
This study presents an overview of the current situation of highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) in North Africa and Near East countries (NENA). This...
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Regional and spatial impacts of external and internal conflicts on ecological footprint: the case of Middle East and Africa
The economic and environmental structures of countries are greatly impacted by domestic and foreign conflicts. To promote sustainable development, it...
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Sustainable Development Goals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region: Policy and Governance
For the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, integrating the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development into development plans and policies...
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Mangroves in Egypt and the Middle East: current status, threats, and opportunities
Mangrove forests are among the Nature Based Solutions (NBS) that help in mitigating climate change effects as they sequester carbon dioxide gas four...
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New Regionalism and Old Issues in the Middle East
AbstractThe concept of regionalism is based on identity, i.e., the cultural, historical, political association of individuals, peoples, states, and...
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Investigating the LCC hypothesis in the middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (Menat): evidence from second-generation panel techniques
Most environmental studies utilize environmental degradation indicators and tend to focus on the demand aspect of the environment, often overlooking...
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Nature’s contribution to people provided by pastoral systems across European, African, and Middle East Mediterranean countries: trends, approaches and gaps
Mediterranean pastoral systems are providers of a wide array of Nature’s Contribution to People (NCP). They are ‘complex systems’ characterized by...
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Politics and Strategy of the United States, the Russian Federation, and China in the Middle East
AbstractThe “triangle” of America–China–Russia formed during the Cold War of 1945–1991 still has a huge impact on modern world politics. And the...
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Impact of the Ukrainian Conflict on US Relations with Countries in the Middle East
AbstractThe international context of the war in Ukraine is complex and requires in-depth study. The six-month period of hostilities provides a...
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Transport of a severe dust storm from Middle East to Indian region and its impact on surrounding environment
The present work focuses on the long-range transport of dust particles emanated after a severe dust storm hit the Middle East during 18–22 March...
