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As soaring temperatures make life in Gaza more unbearable, aid agencies are having to factor climate change into their relief plans

An unusual heatwave … made the already inhumane living conditions even worse for 1.5 million people, mostly living under plastic sheets in Rafah," UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said in a statement.

This Country Climate and Development Report for the West Bank and Gaza examines the social and macroeconomic impacts of climate change for three alternative scenarios that reflect different levels of climate action and divergent economic growth.

This seismic risk profile of Palestine, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.

The Middle East, a region already burdened with conflict, displacement, and political turmoil, now faces an additional existential threat: climate change.

A heatwave in the Gaza Strip with temperatures reaching 38°C has worsened power outages and sparked calls for protests from residents who lack electricity for cooling.

There is a worldwide tendency to move towards sustainable urban development based on revitalizing and transforming urban areas and cities. The aim is to improve livability and reduce environmental impacts while maximizing economic and social co-benefits.

Like many others living in the Gaza Strip, Ahmad*, a father of six children, faces daily challenges related to hazards that accompany the winter season, from sewage overflow and flooding to frequent power outages and frigid temperatures.