As wildfires ravage Latakia, Syria seeks EU support: What to know Syria has been combating massive wildfires in coastal Latakia province for six days. Syria
At least two dead, hundreds displaced as wildfires rage across Turkey Fire crews are battling to contain six fires across several Turkish provinces that have also displaced thousands on the Aegean coast. Turkey
Wildfires spread across Turkey’s tourism hub Izmir amid regionwide heat wave Wildfires rage in Turkey’s tourist heartland, forcing airport closures and evacuations amid fierce winds. Turkey
Jerusalem wildfires rage for second day as environmental groups blame Netanyahu According to Israeli environmental groups, the government has repeatedly ignored calls to prepare for the threat of fires and to take more decisive action on climate change goals. Israel
Analysis Climate change, overreliance on Israeli gas add to Egypt's power crisis By Jack Dutton , Rosaleen Carroll
Egypt plans to launch first satellite to monitor climate change in Africa In the lead-up to the COP27 scheduled to be held in Sharm el-Sheikh in November and in partnership with China, Egypt plans to launch its first satellite specialized in the monitoring of climate changes in Africa. Egypt
Saudi Arabia to hold green forums in conjunction with COP27 Saudi Arabia will hold in November the second editions of the Middle East Green Initiative and Saudi Green Initiative summits in Sharm el-Sheikh, on the sidelines of the COP27, in what reflects the growing interest of regional countries to address the effects of climate change. Egypt
In rare visit to Egypt, Israel’s Lapid to attend COP27 climate summit The COP27 in Egypt will be launched a week after the general elections in Israel, but Prime Minister Yair Lapid intends to participate in the conference whatever the outcome of the vote. Israel
Israel, Jordan to restore Jordan River Israel and Jordan are creating a plan to rehabilitate and protect the Jordan River, making it a year-round water source with a healthy ecosystem. Israel
First climate-related fatwa prohibiting environmentally harmful practices issued in Egypt Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta issued a fatwa charter promoting practices that are environmentally friendly based on Islamic law, as Egypt gears up to host the UN climate summit next month. Egypt
Saudi woman swims across Red Sea to draw attention to coral reefs Mariam bin Laden became the first Arab woman to swim across the Red Sea and reach Egypt, accompanying UN Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh, part of a campaign to raise awareness of the need to preserve coral reefs amid climate change. Egypt
Israel moves to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions Ahead of the COP27 climate summit in Egypt next month, the Israeli government is focused on reducing greenhouse emissions within the industrial sector. Israel
Coca-Cola to sponsor COP27 in Egypt, sparking criticism The company has been ranked as the world’s top corporate plastic polluter for years and is blamed for spending millions of dollars greenwashing its brand and lobbying to derail regulations. Egypt
Egypt venture capital firm for startups develops solutions to climate change The Climate Resilience Fund targets nature-positive and sustainable projects that address mainly land and sea misuse. Egypt
Ancient seabed uncovered in Sudan A Sudanese geological team has discovered an ancient marine sedimentary formation more than 500 million years old. North Africa
Natural gas profits finally put Israel's wealth fund into business After four disappointing years, Israel’s wealth fund, based on tax revenues from natural gas companies, has enough money to begin making investments. Israel
Egyptian coal factory shuts down in lead-up to COP27 El-Nasr Company for Coke and Chemicals was liquidated recently, less than a year after another industry and steel company was closed down, as the Egyptian government seeks to abandon coal in its factories and rely more on clean energy. Egypt
