There is a lack of transparent and accurate information in the MENA region. Governments should implement transparency measures, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and invest in capacity building and interagency coordination to change this.
Despite its low contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, the MENA region is considered one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. As human-induced climate change accelerates, the region faces extreme heat, declining rainfall, sandstorms, and other forms of environmental degradation. Additionally, outdated environmental laws, absence of climate legislations, bureaucratic hurdles and fragmented information systems duplicate challenges to effective climate governance. Other factors such as state-controlled narratives, lack of interagency coordination, internal conflicts and political instability, further exacerbates the climate crisis in the MENA region. Addressing these challenges requires structural changes to reduce climate-related risks. The adoption of modern climate laws, interregional cooperation, capacity building, and establishing independent research centers could improve climate resilience and governance.