Nexus Regional Dialogue in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
#projectDetails
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#projectOrganisation:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
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#projectPartners:
League of Arab States (LAS)
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#projectImplementationPeriod:
July 2020 – June 2023
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#projectBudget:
900.000€
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#projectBeneficiaryCountries:
Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan
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#projectFunding:
German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and European Union (EU)
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#projectOrganisation:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
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#projectPartners:
League of Arab States (LAS)
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#projectImplementationPeriod:
July 2020 – June 2023
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#projectBudget:
900.000€
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#projectBeneficiaryCountries:
Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan
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#projectFunding:
German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and European Union (EU)
Key Publications
Recent News
Regional Context
Water Scarcity...
The Middle East and North Africa Region is the most water scarce region in the world, holding only 1.4% of the world’s freshwater resources. It is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, affecting water availability and food security. The region is endowed with half of the world’s known oil and gas reserves, and increasingly pressured by decarbonisation policies and low-carbon technology developments. Overexploitation of natural resources, climate change effects and lack of intersectoral coordination further underlie the need for integrated natural resources management.
Why are WEF Nexus Solutions Needed?

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Water Scarcity
The MENA region is the most water scarce region in the world
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80%
Agriculture in MENA is responsible for more than 80% of overall water use
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Until 2035
Primary energy demand in the region is forecasted to increase consistently at a rate of 1.9% per year until 2035
Water and Agriculture
Water and Energy
Energy and Agriculture
Achievements

Key Activities
Kicking the Nexus approach into high gear
Building on the successes of the first phase, Phase II of the Nexus Dialogue MENA will focus on the practical application of the Nexus approach.
The main objectives will include:
- Supporting cross-sectoral coordination in natural resources management at municipal and national governmental level.
- Implementing demonstration projects and conducting impact assessments (i.e. cost-benefit analyses, etc.).
- Showcasing the added-value of WEF Nexus solutions to mobilize financing and influence policy recommendations.
- Providing trainings and webinars on WEF Nexus case studies and best practices, focusing on their financial viability.
- Promoting the integrated approach at national, regional and international events