The MENA region confronts significant vulnerabilities due to climate change, marked by escalating temperatures, water stress, and the looming threat of extreme weather events that imperil food and water security. Concurrently, the region grapples with a burgeoning population, intensifying strain on already limited resources. Projections indicate that by 2050, several MENA countries could witness a staggering 50% surge in population, with some even anticipating a doubling of their populace from 2015 levels[1].

Water scarcity emerges as a critical concern, with forecasts signaling diminishing rainfall and rising sea levels that stand to adversely impact coastal aquifers and agricultural territories. Compounding these challenges, desert warming amplification is poised to elevate temperatures by up to 4 degrees by 2050 in the MENA region, exacerbating economic disparities and hastening the pace of desertification[2].

The agricultural sector faces dire consequences, with escalating food insecurity as warmer, drier climates curtail crop yields and disrupt livestock production. Furthermore, climate change serves as a catalyst for displacement and security threats, as natural disasters propel mass migration and heighten tensions within the region. In this complex landscape, the MENA region confronts a compounding crisis where climate change magnifies existing vulnerabilities and instabilities, necessitating urgent and decisive action to mitigate its far-reaching impacts.