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النظام الواعد للري بالقُلة (الانية الفخارية)

تُعد طريقة الري بالقٌلة (إناء فخاري مدفون) واحد من أكثر الأنظمة المعروفة كفاءة وهي مثالية للمزارعين الصغار، بالرغم من أن العمل بالانظمة التقليدية الفعالة وذات الفائدة الكبيرة في المزارع والحدائق صغيرة ومتوسطة الحجم لم يكن معروفاً في وقتنا الحالي إلا مؤخراً. لقد تعلمت هذه الطريقة خلال قرائتي لكتاب صيني عن الزراعة من قبل 2000 عام، حيث كانوا يستخدمون ري القُلة بإناء طيني مدفون وغير مصقول مليء بالماء للتحكم بالري للنباتات، حيث يتسرب الماء من خلال الجدران الطينية بمعدل كمية استهلاك النبات للماء. لماذا القٌلة؟ أثبتت دراسة أجريت في كينيا عام 2013، أن نظام الري بالقُلل كان اكثر كفاءةً من الري … Continue reading

Gaza Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Platform (GUPAP): Driving Agriculture in Gaza

The Gaza Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Platform- GUPAP, launched in 2013, consists of a multi-stakeholder, interactive and participatory forum that brings together all key actors involved in the development of a resilient Palestinian agricultural sector in the Gaza Strip. GUPAP is currently made up of about 80 members, including national and local government Institutions; Non-Governmental Civil Institutions; the Private Sector; Research and Educational Institutions; Agricultural Value Chain Platforms and Agricultural Micro-Finance Institutions. Over the past years, GUPAP, by building institutional capacity and collaboration among GUPAP members this resulted in the design and adaptation of 5 policies relating to local market-oriented … Continue reading

Saudi Arabia Biorefinery from Algae (SABA) Project

The King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology (KACST) is funding an innovative project called Saudi Arabia Biorefinery from Algae (SABA Project) to screen for lipid hyper-producers species in Saudi Arabia coastal waters. These species will be the basis for next-generation algal biofuel production. The goal of this project is to increase research and training in microalgae-based biofuel production as well algal biomass with an additional goal of using a biorefinery approach that could strongly enhance Saudi Arabia economy, society and environment within the next 10 years. The primary mission of the SABA project is to develop the Algae Based … Continue reading

How Does CFD (Contract For Difference) Trading Work?

CFD, or contract for difference, refers to a popular financial instrument that is the key component of a trader’s portfolio. CFDs are a form of trading and a popular gateway for a series of investors to enter the financial market. They are offered by brokers for common tradable assets like commodities and spot metals. CFDs are a type of derivative trading. In essence, this means that its value is derived from the price movement of the underlying asset. They basically allow traders to trade the price movement without actually owning the asset. Several platforms including Vantage Markets are among the … Continue reading

Curve DAO Token (CRV) – Price, Forecasts and News

Cryptocurrencies are gradually becoming an integral part of our lives. In the 13 years of the industry’s existence, the digital coin market has taken an enormous step forward. If in 2009, a few hundred “geeks” knew about the existence of Bitcoin, now it is an environment consisting of millions of people worldwide. At the bull market’s peak in 2021, the capitalization of the entire cryptocurrency market exceeded $2 trillion. In this article, we will talk about the Curve finance project, which was released relatively recently but has already managed to capture the market niche. What is CRV Token? CRV crypto … Continue reading

The Concept of Generalised Extended Producer Responsibility (GEPR)

The notion of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has been part of the waste policy for a long time, particularly within the OECD countries. According to the OECD, EPR “aims to make producers responsible for the environmental impacts of their products throughout the product chain, from design to the post-consumer phase” [1]. EPR alleviates the burden of Public Administrations for managing end-of-life products, while -if properly designed- incentivising waste prevention and recycling. Current Limitations of EPR After years of implementation it can be argued that Extended Producer Responsibility has not in fact been so extended. Several limitations are common: a) producer … Continue reading

8 bonnes raisons de passer à l’éclairage solaire

Avec la prise de conscience énergétique, la plupart des gens cherchent à réduire leurs factures d’électricité. Grâce aux progrès de la technologie, de nombreux gadgets viennent aujourd’hui nous faciliter la vie. Les appareils électroménagers deviennent de plus en plus sophistiqués, ce qui peut aussi faire grimper la facture d’électricité, en raison de l’augmentation de la consommation énergétique. Ces appareils peuvent nous rendre la vie plus pratique et plus agréable, mais vos factures d’électricité risquent de vous causer du stress financier, surtout si vous avez une maison très équipée. Dans cet esprit, rien de mieux pour faire la transition vers une … Continue reading

Why Rotational Grazing Matters?

In a world increasingly focused on sustainable practices, agriculture stands at a critical crossroads. We’re challenged to produce more food with fewer resources while minimizing our environmental impact. Amidst this challenge, an age-old practice is experiencing a powerful resurgence, hailed as a key to unlocking a more resilient and productive future for farming: rotational grazing. But beyond the buzzwords, why does rotational grazing truly matter? And how does shifting from continuous grazing to a well-managed grazing system offer such transformative benefits? Imagine lush green pastures stretching as far as the eye can see, vibrant ecosystems teeming with life both above … Continue reading

Eco-friendly Tyre Manufacturing for a Greener Tomorrow

We all have a responsibility to reduce our impact on the environment. Fortunately, more of us are aware of those harmful everyday habits previous generations overlooked than ever today. For example, widespread coverage of plastic pollution has encouraged people to cut down on plastic consumption and take advantage of alternatives. And that’s a crucial aspect of building a greener global culture, considering eight million pieces of plastic enter oceans every single day, posing significant danger to marine life. One problematic product billions of people use every single day is the humble car tyre. It’s so easy to take them for … Continue reading

Desertification in MENA – Causes and Solutions

Desertification is a worldwide phenomenon afflicting countries all over the world. The desert is making a comeback in the Middle East, with fertile lands turning into barren wastes. According to UNDP’s 2009 Arab Human Development Report, desertification is threatening around one-fifth of the MENA region. China is experiencing desertification at an alarming rate – as much as 1,300 square miles each year. Sub-Saharan Africa is drying up, as are regions of Turkey that were once rich agricultural lands. During the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, the world’s leaders adopted the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and agreed on the desertification definition … Continue reading

The Benefits of Green Buildings for the Middle East

The Middle East region faces a unique set of challenges in terms of sustainable buildings and cities. For example, water shortage is mitigated by costly desalination and we are faced with high water consumption which leads to a higher carbon footprint and ultimately impacts climate change. Middle Eastern countries are at the top of the list of largest per capita ecological footprints. In 2020, Qatar has the highest per capita level of carbon dioxide emissions, at 37 metric tons per person annually. Kuwait is second with 20.83 tons, followed by Saudi Arabia with 17.97 metric tons. Therefore, integrating energy efficiency … Continue reading

Causes and Consequences of CO2-Induced Ocean Acidification

“The CO2 problem” has traditionally been understood as the fact that excessive CO2 produces global warming. But near the end of the 20th century, scientists started talking about a second CO2 problem, “ocean acidification”. Ocean acidification results from the fact that about 30 percent of our CO2 emissions have been absorbed by the ocean. This absorption keeps down the warming of the atmosphere that would otherwise be produced by these emissions. Ocean acidification involves the ocean’s pH, changes in which make the water become either more alkaline or more acidic. Tests have shown that “for more than 600,000 years the … Continue reading