Facing water challenges in the Middle East

Abstract

The vital importance of water for human security and sustainable developmenthas received worldwide attention. Much emphasis has been placed on theglobal status of water, namely water scarcity and a lack of access to clean waterand sanitation. Certain regions are far weaker than others in terms of sharedsurface and groundwater resources between two or more countries. The MiddleEast and North Africa (MENA) is regarded as one of the most challenged regionsin this regard.