Author: Mohammed Mahmoud / Topic: Water

Author:: Mohammed Mahmoud
Publication Date:: 03-2023
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Middle East Institute (MEI)
Abstract:: Mohammed Mahmoud, Director of the Climate and Water Program at MEI, hosts a discussion on a variety of water resource challenges across the MENA region with Malak Altaeb, Megan Ferrando, Orestes Morfin, Youssef Wehbe, Zena Agha, and Andrei Covatariu. Questions on water availability, the relationship between water and conflict, future technologies, and more are addressed in the conversation.
Topic:: Climate Change, Science and Technology, Natural Resources, Water, and Conflict
Political Geography:: Middle East and North Africa

Author:: Mohammed Mahmoud
Publication Date:: 04-2023
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Middle East Institute (MEI)
Abstract:: April 22 marks the annual observation of Earth Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness on issues of environmental conservation and protection. Mohammed Mahmoud, director of MEI's Climate and Water Program is joined by Alicia Dauth to discuss recent global and regional developments regarding the current climate crisis and their implications towards preserving the earth's environment, with a special focus on opportunities and challenges for the Middle East.
Topic:: Climate Change, Environment, Water, and Conservation
Political Geography:: Middle East

Author:: Mohammed Mahmoud, Athraa Khamis, and Neeshad Shafi
Publication Date:: 07-2023
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Middle East Institute (MEI)
Abstract:: This year's Bonn Climate Change Conference featured events and discussions focusing on climate issues such as adaptation, mitigation, the global stocktake, and climate loss and damage. Progress on these issues at the Bonn Conference is intended to translate into potential draft decisions to be adopted at the COP28 meeting taking place in the UAE later this year. Mohammed Mahmoud discusses the details of the Bonn Conference, how it may have shaped the MENA climate change agenda, and other major outcomes with Athra Khamis and Neeshad Shafi, two of MEI’s non-resident scholars in the Climate and Water Program that attended the Bonn Conference.
Topic:: Climate Change, Environment, Water, Adaptation, and Conference of the Parties (COP)
Political Geography:: Middle East and North Africa

Author:: Mohammed Mahmoud
Publication Date:: 09-2023
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Middle East Institute (MEI)
Abstract:: Director of MEI’s Climate and Water Program Mohammed Mahmoud speaks to energy and sustainable infrastructure expert Lucia Fuselli on the role of climate financing - a critical component of initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and bolstering climate resilience.
Topic:: Climate Change, Energy Policy, Water, Infrastructure, Climate Finance, Sustainability, and Carbon Emissions
Political Geography:: Middle East and Global Focus

Author:: Mohammed Mahmoud, Andrei Covatariu, Athraa Khamis, Malak Altaeb, Megan Ferrando, Orestes Morfin, and Youssef Wehbe
Publication Date:: 11-2022
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Middle East Institute (MEI)
Abstract:: With Egypt hosting COP 27 this week, all eyes are on climate change in the MENA region. For today's episode, Senior Fellow and Director of the Climate and Water Program Mohammed Mahmoud asked several of MEI's Climate and Water Program scholars what they consider to be the most pressing issues regarding climate change, water resources, and the environment. Today's guests include Andrei Covatariu, Athraa Khamis, Malak Altaeb, Megan Ferrando, Orestes Morfin, and Youssef Wehbe.
Topic:: Climate Change, Environment, Natural Resources, and Water
Political Geography:: Middle East, North Africa, and Egypt

Author:: Mohammed Mahmoud and Athraa Khamis
Publication Date:: 06-2022
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Middle East Institute (MEI)
Abstract:: In this interview from MEI's Climate and Water program, guest host Mohammed Mahmoud speaks with Athra Khamis about her journey to the remote continent of Antarctica, what she saw there, and how it impacted her views on climate change.
Topic:: Climate Change, Environment, and Water
Political Geography:: Antarctica

Author:: Mohammed Mahmoud and Abbey Krulik
Publication Date:: 11-2021
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Middle East Institute (MEI)
Abstract:: Mohammed Mahmoud, director of MEI's Climate and Water Program, and Abbey Krulik, who attended the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26, as an observer, discuss takeaways from the conference and the Glasgow Pact that was signed there.
Topic:: Climate Change, United Nations, Water, and Conference
Political Geography:: Egypt and Global Focus

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