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.
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.
www.alreem.com/

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.
www.acsad.org/

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.
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.
www.foeme.org/

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, legislations, and related press clippings.
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.
www.osme.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. <small>(August 25, 2002)</small>
nytimes.com/2002/08/25/international/middleeast/25WATE.html