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29 Nov MEDRC Supports Additional 15 Promising Water Research Projects in Palestine and Jordan

Posted at 07:30h in Uncategorized

New Batch of MSc Fellowships for 2020 Brings Total to 300 15 researchers from Palestine and Jordan will be participating in MEDRC’s Water Research Fellowship Program, starting this academic year. MEDRC supported MSc research projects address an immediate need or specific problem as identified in conjunction with...

12 Nov MEDRC Eco School Prize 2020 Launched Online

Posted at 03:54h in Uncategorized

For the second year in a row, MEDRC has launched its Eco School Prize, an inter-school competition designed to build greater water and energy use awareness among school children in Oman. Sponsored by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Oman LNG Development Foundation,...

09 Nov Issue 7, International Water Law

Posted at 09:01h in TRANSBOUNDARY BRIEFINGS

Shared Watercourses: Examining the evolution of international water law and its impact on transboundary cooperation and conflict. [button size='' style='' text='DOWNLOAD THIS ISSUE' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://www.medrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Issue-7-International-Water-Law.pdf' target='_blank' color='#ffffff' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='#002f87' hover_background_color='' font_style='' font_weight='' text_align='center' margin='']...

01 Nov MEDRC Award $90,000 in Funding for Bio Inspired Desalination Solution

Posted at 08:32h in Featured

MEDRC has announced the recipient of a $90,000 grant under its USAID backed pathway research grants in desalination. Planet, an Italian startup, has secured the funding to develop their Mangrove Still - a bio inspired, modular, low-cost easy to use solar desalination system. The funds are...

05 Oct Webinar: Water Security & Covid-19; Learning & Beyond

Posted at 12:38h in Uncategorized

Muscat, October 5, 2020: A MEDRC organized public webinar “Water Security and Covid 19; Learning and Beyond” took place today convening leading water experts from Oman and the Netherlands to exchange on responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event focused on analyzing the impact of COVID-19...

28 Sep Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge 2020: Competition Intensifies as Judging Phase Set to Begin

Posted at 07:06h in Uncategorized

The Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge is a global water prize offering a $700,000 USD cash reward to the winner. First announced in March 2018, the Challenge seeks delivery of a low-cost, stand-alone, hand-held desalination device, suitable for short-term use and rapid deployment during humanitarian crises. The...

29 Jul Apply for a MEDRC MSc Fellowship 2020

Posted at 09:05h in Uncategorized

MEDRC is pleased to announce our 2020 batch of Master's Research Fellowship awards, to be granted to exceptional water research students in Palestine and Jordan. Fellowships are awarded in partnership with the regional water authorities of Palestine and Jordan to select students pursuing a Master's degree...

15 Jul MEDRC to Support New Omani Start-ups in Water Treatment Sector

Posted at 09:24h in Uncategorized

Through the support of BP Oman’s Social Investment Program, MEDRC announced a new training initiative at a virtual launching ceremony on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The TAHLYA for SMEs training program will train, develop and support Omani SMEs in the water treatment sector, boosting job creation...

Omani Young Water Researchers Award, 2020. Deadline Extension announcement

12 Jul Deadline Extension Announced for Young Omani Water Researchers Award, 2020

Posted at 07:00h in Uncategorized

MEDRC has announced an extension to this year’s Omani Young Water Researchers Award. The deadline for entry has moved to August 1, 2020. Held under the auspices of the Public Authority for Water (Diam), the annual award is designed to recognize young Omani water researchers...

04 Jun MEDRC Launch Monthly Transboundary Bulletin

Posted at 08:07h in Uncategorized

Providing Regular Updates on Global Environmental Cooperation. Launched today, a new MEDRC Bulletin will deliver monthly updates on the latest global responses to cross-border environmental challenges. The initiative will bring together the latest news about pressing transboundary environmental issues such as water, climate change, and desertification. It will...

11 May MEDRC Report Examines Cross-Border Impact of Dams

Posted at 10:14h in Uncategorized

Transboundary Dams Report Looks at Potential for International Cooperation Released today, a new MEDRC report on Transboundary Dams, examines the costs and benefits of dams that reshape the environment across political boundaries. From enhanced water management to hydroelectricity, dams can provide great benefits as well as...

09 May Issue 6, Transboundary Dams

Posted at 08:59h in TRANSBOUNDARY BRIEFINGS

Shared Responsibility: Examining the evolution of international water law and its impact on transboundary cooperation and conflict. [button size='' style='' text='DOWNLOAD THIS ISSUE' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://medrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Issue-6-Transboundary-Dams-8.pdf' target='_blank' color='#ffffff' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='#002f80' hover_background_color='' font_style='' font_weight='' text_align='center' margin='']...