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Future of Sustainability in the Arab Region

2008-12-02T00:00:00Z

IUCN has marked World Environment Day by holding a regional debate on Future of Sustainability in the Arab Region on 12 June. In light of the global crisis in water, food and energy, Arab experts from governments, civil society, youth and private sector have gathered in Alexandria to discuss the issues. Special focus was given to the innovative solutions that are urgently needed to control the economical, environmental and social challenges facing the region today. More info
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IUCN: New Staff have been nominated

2008-12-02T00:00:00Z

Business & Biodiversity Officer

Majdi Salameh has joined IUCN WAME Regional Office in August 2008. He holds a master’s degree in Environmental Science and Management. He has ten years of diverse practical experience in research, planning, programme and project cycle management, environmental monitoring and evaluation. More information

Finance & Administration Officer

Moath Hasan has joined IUCN WAME Regional Office as a Finance & Administration Officer in April 2008. He holds a BA in Finance & Banking from the Al Al-Bayt University in Jordan. Before joining IUCN, Moath worked as a Finance and Administration Manager in the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) in Jordan. More information

Zarqa River Restoration Project Coordinator

Mufleh Abbadi Joined IUCN WAME in July 2008. He Holds a Bachelors degree in Agriculture Engineering (Soil and Irrigation) from University of Mosel in Iraq. He has 13 years of extensive experience in the field of Integrated water resource management. More information

Palestine Project Office Manager, REWARD Programme
Sameera Rifai is managing the strategic development and implementation of IUCN REWARD Project in Marj Sanour area in Palestine. Sameera obtained her Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from Al Najah University in Palestine in 1990.
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Monitoring and Social Research Coordinator, REWARD Programme

Buthaina Mizyed has graduated from Faculty of Agricultural in Al Najah National University in Palestine specialized in Plant Production and Protection as well as in Environmental Studies. She a good experience in research, rural women extension and vegetable production. More information

IUCN calls for adopting the right methodologies and participatory approaches in Integrated Water Resources Management

2008-12-02T00:00:00Z

Under the Patronage of HE Dr Mahmoud Abu Zeid President of the Arab Water Council and Egyptian Minister of Water & Irrigation, IUCN through its West Asia/Middle East Regional Office has held a Regional Dialogue on the Future of Ground Water in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Region between 12-14 July, 2008 in Cairo. The Dialogue lead to a high level policy meeting where possible avenues for more sustainable use of ground water can be translated in long-term policies in participation with all stakeholders.

West Asia Day at the Congress Water Pavilion

2008-12-02T00:00:00Z

The top ten driest countries in the world are located in the West Asia region! This shocking fact is a driving factor for all countries in this region to elevate issues of water resource management to the international level. Therefore, IUCN West Asia/Middle East Regional Water Resources & Drylands Programme (REWARD) has organized a West Asia Water day at the World Conservation Congress in Barcelona. Five pioneering country projects were presented as case studies in river basins and watersheds in Palestine, Jordan (two projects), Egypt and Yemen. Those REWARD projects all encourage using the right methodologies and approaches through multi-stakeholder dialogues. IUCN's role is to facilitate the dialogue between all the stakeholders and build their capacities to come out with the logical solutions for all the challenges facing those areas. More details | REWARD Programme

IUCN elects new president, Council

2008-12-02T00:00:00Z

Members of IUCN celebrated on 13 October with the announcement of their new President and Council. Ashok Khosla from India will take over as IUCN President from Valli Moosa, who took up the post four years ago at the previous Congress in Bangkok. Ashok Khosla is Chairman of Delhi-based Development Alternatives, a social enterprise devoted to promoting commercially-viable, environmentally-friendly technologies for rural communities in the global South. He was earlier a director in the United Nations Environment Programme. Full details on the new President and Council are on the web here I West Asia Regional Councilors