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Climate change will hit Middle East/North Africa hard
The Middle East and North Africa is highly vulnerable to the impact of climate change, but adaption policies are weak
Middle EastUnrest could rise in Middle East non-oil economies
Middle East and North African countries are vulnerable to India’s ban on non-basmati rice exports
Middle EastGrowth will slow in the Middle East and North Africa
The IMF has downgraded its 2023 growth forecast for the Middle East and Central Asia
Middle EastNorth African states will struggle with climate impact
Algeria and Tunisia have faced deadly wildfires in recent days
North AfricaMigration from Mideast and Africa will increase
European countries, largely led by Italy, are trying to stem illegal migration
Middle EastMiddle East & North Africa youth discontent could rise
The 2023 Arab Youth Survey highlighted significant youth discontent with the leadership of the region’s governments
Middle EastTolerance of non-Arab actors in the Mideast could grow
Surveys highlight an increasing acceptance by Arab young people of non-Arab states as allies of regional countries
Middle EastMiddle East and North Africa water security in 2030
Water insecurity will increase in the region, but governments are also committed to mitigation efforts
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