| A Year of Environmental Hopes and Disappointments | | Najib Saab
December 2022
Environmental action in 2022 culminated in an image of the self-congratulatory applause of heads of delegations and international organizations, on what they called a "historic deal", at the conclusion of the 15th meeting of the biodiversity convention (COP 15) held in Montreal. | more... | |
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| COPs From Trivial to Essential | | Najib Saab
December 2022
As soon as the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP 27) concluded, preparations for future climate summits were underway, as if the matter was a mere accumulation of conferences. | more... | |
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| Climate, a Step Forward | | Najib Saab
December 2022
Now that the dust of the climate battles in Sharm El-Sheikh has settled, it is time for a levelheaded assessment that helps draw lessons and morals. | more... | |
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| Did the Climate Summit Succeed? | | Najib Saab
November 2022
By the time the climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh concludes, the outcomes will be classified under metaphors, ranging from failure and weakness to glorious victory. | more... | |
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 | | Arab Environment in 10 Years | | ARAB ENVIRONMENT IN 10 YEARS crowns a decade of the series of annual reports produced by the Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) on the state of Arab environment. It tracks and analyzes changes focusing on policies and governance, including level of response and engagement in international environmental treaties. It also highlights developments in six selected priority areas, namely water, energy, air, food, green economy and environmental scientific research. |
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