Tag: West Asia
In Iraq’s marshlands, researchers are racing to document a disappearing dialect | Equal Times
UNESCO estimates that half of all languages spoken today will disappear by the end of this century if nothing is
Water Wars | Weapons of Reason
In the future, water may become an increasingly scarce resource and a source of violent conflict. But history teaches us
Iraq’s maritime heritage finds a haven in the classroom | Al-Fanar Media
With ancient boatbuilding crafts nearly extinct, scholars and researchers aim to bring knowledge of Iraq’s maritime heritage to a new
Iran feels the pernicious effects of U.S. sanctions on biodiversity conservation | Equal Times
US sanctions are hampering conservation interventions necessary to protect critically endangered species from going extinct Situated at the confluence of
Dam building projects could fuel water stress in Middle East | DW
While scientists warn of their negative impact on biodiversity, the autonomous Kurdistan Region is building multiple dams to respond to
Gender studies center in Iraqi Kurdistan challenges traditional ideas | Al-Fanar Media
In a region where gender studies programs are rare, a new center at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, is
Safaa Kumari: Nurturing seeds of hope | Nature Middle East
The BBC has recognized the work of a Syrian plant virologist, whose research is saving the fava bean from a
On the frontline of war, Yemeni women are building peace | Equal Times
The lived experience of those most affected by war, and those working hardest to end it, has led to a
An environmental movement for times of war, too | Open Canada
While current global action focuses on the impact of humans and industry on the environment during peacetime, what about during