GRC Team
Dr. Mohammed Raouf
Biography
Latest Papers
The Disappointing Outcome of COP30
The 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025 was billed as the "COP of Truth" by its host. But overall, COP30 turned out to be q ...
GCC States’ Initial Steps to Combat Desertification
The Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) are getting more outspoken on environmental issues and after successful hosting Climate talks COP28 in Dubai which was a major success for ...
Towards a Sustainable Ramadan
Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims involves one refraining from food and drink from dawn to dusk, as well as turning their attention to prayer, charity, helpi ...
Climate Change in the GCC: Security Threats and Opportunities in International Cooperation
Climate change is an emerging global threat. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), human activities have caused an increase in global temperatures ...
COP 28: Amid Achievements, Unmet Ambitions and a Push for Stronger Action
Attended by more than 97,000 participants, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai came to an end on December 13, 2023. The two-week international cl ...
A Breakthrough Deal for the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28
In 2022, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) reached a historic decision to establish a Loss and Damage Fund (LDF). According to the United Nations Environment ...
Environmental Impacts of the Current War in Gaza
Destruction in Gaza, October 2023 Source: ABC News One overlooked issue in the current crisis in the Gaza Strip is its devastating environmental toll. The cost and impact of t ...
Countdown to COP28: What do the GCC countries expect?
MENA Climate Week in Riyadh, October 2023 Source: Al Arabiya The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) will take place from November 30 to December 12, 2023, ...
The Future of Hydrogen in the GCC Countries
IntroductionGreen hydrogen is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global drive towards decarbonization, presenting an advantageous opportunity for GCC countries thanks to ...
Key Issues on the Negotiating Table for COP28 in the UAE Presidency
COP28 will be held between November 30 and December 12, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Since the Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015, this year’s COP serves as a midway ...
Frustration at Bonn COP 28 Preparatory Talks
Source: UNFCCC Flickr AC https://www.flickr.com/photos/unfccc/52954798526/in/album-72177720308836911/ Ahead of COP28, the preparatory talks in Bonn (5-15 June 2023) were a “ch ...
Environment, Security, and Peacebuilding in the West Asia Region
IntroductionThe majority of West Asian countries are characterized by extreme arid climates, sparse natural vegetation, and fragile soil conditions. The region comprises main ...
Invest in Our Planet
Every year on April 22 the world demonstrates support for the environment by observing Earth Day. It is one of the main international environmental occasions that is aimed a ...
COP27: Loss and Damage Fund – A Major Victory
The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) concluded on Sunday morning in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The annual climate talks brought together more than 40,000 pa ...
The SB 64 of UNFCCC: From Political Pledges to Practical Implementation
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Transboundary Water Management in the Middle East and North Africa: Challenges and Policies
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Diplomatic Tensions Shake the Negotiations of the Intergovernmental Platform on Science-Policy for Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution Prevention
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