Water scarcity in conflict zones presents not only a humanitarian crisis but a complex governance challenge shaped by layered geopolitical, institutional, and environmental dynamics. This study explores how geopolitical factors, particularly within the context of prolonged occupation and political instability, affect water supply management in Area C of the southern West Bank, Palestine. While...
The Eastern Mediterranean region faces escalating climate risks that intensify pressures on water, energy, and food systems—particularly in arid countries like Jordan and Israel. This presentation evaluates the vulnerabilities of both nations to projected climate impacts, such as reduced water availability, rising energy demands, and fragile food security due to regional instability. Drawing...
During the past decade, researchers have shown growing interest in the intersection between climate risks and financial decision-making, giving rise to a steadily expanding body of multidisciplinary research. However, this literature remains highly fragmented, with reviews varying considerably in terms of scope, methodology, theoretical framework, and geographical focus. To date, no...
The Jordan River and the Dead Sea are not only historic and symbolic landmarks but are also vital natural resources that serve the populations of Israel, Jordan, and Palestine. Over the years, these water bodies have faced severe environmental degradation due to over-extraction of water, pollution, and climate change. The Jordan River has historically been a crucial water source for the...
The shift from fossil fuels presents both challenges and opportunities for societies seeking to implement renewable energy transitions that are both environmentally effective and socially inclusive. While technological advancement has shown progress, citizen engagement is increasingly recognized as a critical component of a just and democratic energy transition. This study compares three case...
The article is intended as a contribution to the ongoing conceptual development and practice of transboundary community-based cooperation initiatives in the context of ongoing, chronic conflict. The current unprecedented escalation of climate and political instability, coupled with multiple human-made and natural crises, underscore the need for transboundary communities to seek novel...
As the global impacts of climate change continue to grow, the focus on universities as leaders in sustainability and climate resilience is intensifying. Higher education plays a unique role through research, education, community engagement, and leadership. In fragile and environmentally stressed regions like Palestine, this becomes an essential priority, especially considering political...
This contribution presents a novel, fully automated system to forecast food price changes in fragile and conflict-affected economies, where official statistics are often delayed, disrupted, or unavailable. Using the case of Gaza during the 2023–2025 conflict, the system integrates cross-border trade data, exchange rates, and local retail food prices to quantify how international shocks...
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a major neglected tropical disease endemic in the Maghreb region, particularly affecting Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia. Despite the regional burden, the environmental, demographic, and socioeconomic determinants that influence CL transmission remain underexplored. This systematic review aims to synthesize current knowledge on these determinants by...
