The Double Costs of Conflict-Driven Climate Change in MENA and Beyond

Apr 29, 2024 | Ariel Ezrahi
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While much of the world’s attention was on the ongoing Gaza war, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region was also dealing with unprecedented heavy rainfall in the United Arab Emirates and surrounding countries this month, coupled with record heat waves throughout the region. These events were stark reminders of the climate change challenges faced not just by the region but the world.