Science and Environment

» ACSAD-BGR Cooperation Project
   Provides information on the partners, background, activities and pilot areas of the Arab-German project "Management, Protection and Sustainable Use of Groundwater and Soil Resources". Includes news, documents and workshop details.

   
   http://www.acsad-bgr.org/

» Alreem Environmental Consultation
   Contains information on environmental agencies, natural resources, ecotourism, biodiversity, conventions, and legislations. The reports are prepared by Dr. Saeed Abdulla Mohammed.

   
   http://www.alreem.com/

» Arabian Wildlife
   Online version of the Arabian Wildlife Magazine, covering all facets of wildlife and conservation in the Arabian peninsula. Includes photos, articles, and information for bird-watchers and advertisers.

   
   http://www.arabianwildlife.com/

» Friends of the Earth Middle East
   Umbrella organization representing leading environmental non-governmental organizations in the middle east. Includes a profile, regional data, maps, projects, programs, and briefs on solar and water projects in the region.

   
   http://www.foeme.org/

» In Race to Tap the Euphrates, the Upper Hand Is Upstream
   New York Times analysis of water supply issues in this river basin of Iraq, Turkey, and Syria.

   
   http://nytimes.com/2002/08/25/international/middleeast/25WATE.html

» Northern Sinai Agricultural Development Program
   Information about the NSADP, a controversial agricultural project, with implications exceeding the boundaries of Egypt, and eventually leading to a conflict in the region. Includes an overview of the project, issues, Bedouin rights, water usage statistics

   
   http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Parliament/5358/

» Ornithological Society of the Middle East (OSME)
   Features information about the organization, birds, birdwatching, and conservation in the Middle East.

   
   http://www.osme.org/

» The Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands
   ACSAD is a regional center for research and studies pertaining to the development of the arid and semi-arid areas of the Arab World. Includes a profile, programs, projects, publications and training.

   
   http://www.acsad.org/