Can fighting climate change bring the Arab world closer together?
The countries in the MENA region are waking up to the threat posed by climate change, but it also presents an opportunity - because to respond effectively, they must learn to put their di...
This is how we inspire young people in the Middle East to join the fight against climate change
How do we convince young people living in some of the region's most fragile states, where jobs and food are often scarce, to engage in a conversation about the future of the planet?
Earth Hour 2019: switch off your lights, and become an innovator
For 12 years, Earth Hour has raised awareness of climate change by plunging us into the dark. Now it's turning its attention to nature loss.
Climate change helped destroy these four ancient civilisations
The challenge facing our world due to climate change is something that should not be underestimated, but neither is it cause for despondency. Because unlike these ancient civilizations, w...
Religion worldwide, 1 billion guns and other top stories of the week
Also in this week's round-up: find out which are the world's happiest countries, and which nations are poised to switch from coal to renewable energy.
Are our cities effectively planning for climate change?
The risks posed by climate change to the world's cities require adaption and planning, but questions remain over how prepared urban areas around the world really are.
Water scarcity is a growing problem across the Middle East. Is this how we solve it?
MENA is the most water-scarce region in the world, and the largest market for desalination - an expensive and energy-intensive process. Could grey water - the stuff left behind by our was...
Humans have derailed the Earth's climate in just 160 years. Here's how
Climate change is perhaps the most pressing issue facing humanity today. This is how we've got ourselves into such a precarious position.
What an Indian monsoon 130,000 years ago tells us about climate change today
The rainy season brings drought, flooding and food shortages to millions of Indians each year. Learning from the past can help us predict and plan for them.
This is how our changing climate could increase the risk we face from hurricanes
Hurricanes can cause billions of dollars worth of damage, and our changing climate could make things even worse.
Plant more trees: Young forests use carbon most effectively
British scientists have discovered that young forests are more effective at absorbing carbon.
How solar is powering the Middle East towards renewables
Fuelled by climate change and dwindling fossil fuel resources, the region is leading the race to decarbonize its energy production.