Aug 14, 2025
In this episode of Middle East Focus, host
Alistair Taylor is joined by climate, energy, and sustainability
expert Karim Elgendy to examine the growing water and climate
crisis across the Middle East. They explore how climate change,
mismanagement, and regional politics are straining already scarce
resources — from Iran’s looming water shortages to Iraq’s power
grid collapse and the Gulf’s dependence on desalination. The
conversation also looks at prospects for regional cooperation, the
role of technology, and the difficult balance between development
and environmental sustainability.
This episode was recorded on Tuesday, August
12th.