Valuing Mediterranean Ecosystems

Register for the Upcoming Tabadul Webinar: Reimagining the Beirut River

For World Water Day 2026, we are proud to spotlight the work of Hanin Haidar Ahmad, the second AMWAJ Media Fellow. Hanin, a Lebanese multimedia journalist, is currently producing a powerful documentary that traces the life of the Beirut River, from its historical role as a vital waterway to its present status as one of the city’s most polluted environments.
Join us on 24 March for an exclusive online gathering where we’ll enjoy a special sneak preview screening of the documentary, followed by a discussion on the current situation of the river with several of the experts featured in the film, offering context, perspectives, and space for open dialogue.

Lost in Solutions: Rain-Fed Olive Farmers in Jordan Face Climate Change

Jordan’s “green gold” is under pressure. In strong seasons, the country ranks among the world’s leading olive oil producers, supporting more than 80,000 rural families. But in 2025, farmers across Jerash, Irbid, Ajloun and Karak describe one of the most difficult years in memory. 

‘We Don’t Want to Die Slowly’: Gaza’s Air Poisoned by Rubbish

How long can a city exist in a permanent state of emergency? How long can a situation be described as temporary while its effects continue to accumulate in bodies and memory? And how does rubbish become yet another language of war, one that people are forced to coexist with, despite its unbearable nature?

In Gaza City, piles of waste now fill Firas Market, once a vibrant hub of daily life. With landfills inaccessible and waste transport blocked, garbage is burned in the open air, deepening a public health crisis.

#MediterraneanPulse: Curated Stories from Across the Mediterranean

#MediterraneanPulse is our selection of powerful stories from across the Mediterranean: South, East and North. 

#MedStories: A Monthly Snapshot of Sustainability Stories From Across the Mediterranean and Beyond

Each month, #MedStories series highlights environmental reporting from across the Mediterranean region and neighbouring countries.

CREAF - CREAF and the Ferrer Green for Good Foundation Convert Social Urban Gardens Into “Living Laboratories” to Understand the Environmental Health of Barcelona

Plants can reveal the quality of the air we breathe and the soil we walk on. This idea inspired the HealthyCities4All project, led by CREAF researchers Corina Basnou and Sandra Calduch in collaboration with the Ferrer Green for Good Foundation, to explore how social urban gardens reflect urban environmental conditions and affect human health. 

MedWaves - GoZero, the Climate and Circularity Accelerator for Mediterranean Smes

The GoZero Programme supports Mediterranean SMEs to boost their sustainability and accelerate decarbonisation by embracing circular economy practices.The second edition is now open! It will support 20 SMEs in the textile industry across 10 Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Egypt, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Spain, Tunisia and Türkiye.

CluBE - From Announcements to Operation: Hydrogen as a Tool for Energy Balancing and Development Transition

The European hydrogen economy is now entering a more mature and less noisy phase. After the period of grand announcements and ambitious goals, interest is shifting to projects that can actually work within the existing energy, industrial and regulatory environment.

EMUNI University - EMUNI Annual Scientific Conference 2026 (EM-HERI 2026)

Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI), in partnership with ALECSO - الألكسو and European Institute of the Mediterranean, invites researchers, academics, and practitioners to submit abstracts for EM-HERI 2026, a high-level policy and scientific conference bringing together stakeholders from across the Euro-Mediterranean region.

📅 Date: 23 June 2026
📍 Location: ALECSO premises, Tunis, Tunisia
⏳ Abstract deadline: 21 March 2026

CENER 21 - CENER21 Participated in the EIT Community New European Bauhaus Annual Gathering

CENER 21 took part in the EIT Community New European Bauhaus Annual Gathering (26–27 January 2026, Barcelona), where beneficiaries exchanged practices, built partnerships, and aligned on the future of the New European Bauhaus.

REVOLVE - Join the WhatsApp Channel

REVOLVE has launched its WhatsApp Channel to bring you:

 🙌 Curated updates on the energy transition
 👏 Key sustainability trends without the algorithm clutter
 👉 Visual stories that matter

Now, you can get REVOLVE's best visual storytelling and reporting delivered straight to your phone. No spam, just the signal you need in a noisy world.

Water News Europe: Torrential ‘Atmospheric River’ hits Southern Spain

Read the story by Esther Rasenberg for Water News Europe.

Jummar Media: Editor & Community Manager for English Section

Jummar, an independent Iraqi media platform producing human-centred, rights-based journalism, is seeking a part-time (with the possibility of becoming full-time) Editor & Community Manager for its English Section. As Jummar expands its English content, the role will focus on editing and growing outreach among the Iraqi diaspora and international audiences. Interested candidates should send a CV and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation to Jobs@jummar.media by 8 March 2026.

ARIJ Media: True Story Award

Six ARIJ investigations, in addition to those from the Gaza Project, have been shortlisted for the 2026 True Story Award.

DARAJ Media: Illegal Landfills and Unenforced Closures: Iraq’s Diyala Residents Face a Slow Death

Iraq produces approximately 50,000 tons of solid waste per day. According to the National Development Plan 2024–2028 issued by the Iraqi Ministry of Planning, 149 out of 221 landfill sites lack environmental approval. This has placed Iraq 172nd out of 180 countries in the 2024 Environmental Performance Index (EPI). Read the story by Tamara Emad - Istabraq, Al-Zubaidi - Israa Tariq for DARAJ Media.

Every Wednesday, we share a digest of job opportunities, fundings, calls, trainings, and events in sustainability across the Mediterranean. Follow us for regular updates.

AMWAJ stands for A Mediterranean Water And Journalism platform for sustainable development. We are a community of like-minded media professionals and organisations, sharing the common goal of advancing communication on water issues in the Mediterranean. An initiative by REVOLVE.