Climate Change in the Middle East: Leading Scientists Share Insights

How is climate change affecting the Middle East, and could environmental pressures contribute to regional instability? In this insightful plenary session from the Interfaith Climate Change & Renewable Energy Conference, leading scientists examine the latest research on climate change and its environmental, social, and geopolitical impacts across the region.

The discussion explores the scientific evidence behind rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, water scarcity, and other climate-related challenges facing the Middle East. Panelists also consider the growing body of research on whether prolonged drought, resource stress, and environmental degradation may have contributed to recent conflicts and humanitarian crises.

Featuring presentations from renowned experts Dr. Alon Tal (Chair, Department of Public Policy, Tel Aviv University), Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed (Director of the Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Arava Institute for Environmental Studies), and Dr. Pinchas Alpert (Professor of Geosciences, Tel Aviv University), this session provides an accessible overview of the science behind one of the world’s most urgent environmental issues. The discussion is moderated by Robin Twite of the Arava Institute.

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