Afghan officials have submitted a plan to fight pollution in the country. Continue Reading
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These Groups Strengthen Local Agriculture in the Arab World
As the Middle East’s agricultural industry has struggled, non-profits are working on ways to support local growers and sustainable farming practices. Continue Reading
This Is Why Afghanistan’s Future Depends on Amazing Infrastructure
A new reports argues that to build its economy, agricultural sector, and education system, Afghanistan must focus on rebuilding its infrastructure. Continue Reading
This Is How Salt Could Destroy Soil and Water in the Middle East
Middle East looks to live with salty soil and water as desalination proves to be an unsustainable solution. Continue Reading
Geneva Conference Reaffirms International Support for Afghan Peace Plan
A recent two-day United Nations conference focused on strengthening support for a peace process in Afghanistan, a country working toward stability after decades of war. Ashraf Ghani, Afghanistan’s president, attended the conference along with foreign ministers from around the world. In a video message delivered to the conference in Geneva, Switzerland, UN Secretary General Antonio… Continue Reading
This Is What You Need to Know about Rebuilding Efforts in Iraq
While war has subsided in northern Iraq, officials say a new battle is beginning: that to rebuild the country. At a recent three-day donor conference in Kuwait, leaders met to discuss aid for Iraq, which officials believe needs about $88 billion to reconstruct schools, infrastructure, and other losses after years of conflict. While donors had… Continue Reading