Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Climate Change Coverage Lacking in the Middle East
The Middle East is facing big problems because of climate change, like extreme heat and lack of water.
But, the news doesn't talk about it much.
This is because there are other big problems, like wars and money troubles, that get more attention.
Also, there aren't many reporters who write about climate change in this region.
When climate change is mentioned, it's sometimes seen as less important.
Outside groups help, but they might not fully understand the local problems, which can make people distrust them.
More news coverage could help people understand climate change and what to do about it.
Middle Eastern countries are among the most vulnerable to climate change impacts.
Media coverage of climate change in the Middle East has been low.
Conflicts and other pressing issues often overshadow climate change in the news.
A lack of climate-focused journalists contributes to the problem.
External funding for climate change initiatives may not always align with local needs.
- Who
- The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the University of Colorado Boulder’s Media and Climate Change Observatory
- What
- Low media coverage of climate change despite the Middle East being highly exposed to its effects.
- When
- Over the past two decades
- Where
- Middle East, particularly Jordan.
- Why
- Conflicts, economic issues, and the lack of climate-focused journalists hinder coverage.
- Focus
- Climate change in the Middle East and media coverage
- Key Issue
- Low media coverage of climate change in the Middle East
- Context
- Middle Eastern countries are highly exposed to climate change impacts
- Jordan's Water Crisis
- Per-capita water availability in Jordan is dropping significantly.
- Article Date
- September 17, 2025