Climate crisis sees rise in illegal water markets in the Middle East
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Climate crisis sees rise in illegal water markets in the Middle East
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The Middle East is a geopolitical and cultural region spanning parts of Western Asia and, in some definitions, North Africa, generally including countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the Gulf states and others. The region is characterized by diverse climates ranging from arid deserts to Mediterranean zones and holds significant energy resources, including major oil and gas reserves. It is studied in relation to water scarcity, desertification, energy production, urbanization and regional environmental change.