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The Conversation

The Conversation is an independent, not-for-profit media outlet that works with academic experts in their fields to publish short, clear essays on hot topics.

Climate Crisis
What Policies Can Help Solve Iran’s Climate-Driven Water Shortage?

What Policies Can Help Solve Iran’s Climate-Driven Water Shortage?

The Conversation

In Tehran, and in Mashhad some reservoirs are at less than 5% and 3% capacity, respectively

Green Energy
Pacific Nations aim to go 100% Renewables, saving 25% of GDP

Pacific Nations aim to go 100% Renewables, saving 25% of GDP

The Conversation

In Papua New Guinea’s highlands, solar kits bring electric light to homes for the first time

Climate Crisis
COP30 Report Reveals Climate Change is Spreading Infectious Diseases to new Regions

COP30 Report Reveals Climate Change is Spreading Infectious Diseases to new Regions

The Conversation

Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and extrem e weather events create ideal conditions for pathogens and their vectors

al-Qaeda
Former al-Qaeda leader invited to White House, Peaceful Muslim Mayor gets Cold Shoulder

Former al-Qaeda leader invited to White House, Peaceful Muslim Mayor gets Cold Shoulder

The Conversation

Two prominent young Muslim figures have had an exceptional rise to power this year: Ahmed al-Sharaa in Syria and Zohran Mamdani in New York City

Archaeology
A Roman emperor grovelling to a Persian King:  A new Statue in Tehran

A Roman emperor grovelling to a Persian King: A new Statue in Tehran

The Conversation

Within a few years, the first Sasanian king, Ardashir I, threatened Roman territory in Mesopotamia

Climate Crisis
Climate Tipping Points Close In: Scientists urge radical Action before it’s too Late

Climate Tipping Points Close In: Scientists urge radical Action before it’s too Late

The Conversation

The world has reached the first of many Earth system tipping points. These will cause catastrophic harm

Israel/ Palestine
“Palestine 36” tells a forgotten Story of Revolt – and how the Legacy of Colonialism endures in Palestine

“Palestine 36” tells a forgotten Story of Revolt – and how the Legacy of Colonialism endures in Palestine

The Conversation

In her latest film, Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir powerfully shows why the 1936 revolt in history is so significant.

Climate Crisis
How Wars ravage the Environment, and the Legal Response

How Wars ravage the Environment, and the Legal Response

The Conversation

Research demonstrates that the equivalent of over 32 million tonnes of CO₂ was generated in the first 15 months of the Gaza war.

Israel/ Palestine
Lasting Peace and Recovery in Gaza depends on local Participation, not just Ceasefires

Lasting Peace and Recovery in Gaza depends on local Participation, not just Ceasefires

The Conversation

By Mahmood Fayazi, Royal Roads University (The Conversation) – Two years into the Israeli war in Gaza, world leaders recently gathered in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to deliberate on a long-awaited peace plan to end the conflict. As part of this plan, both Israel and Hamas agreed to another ceasefire agreement — the latest in a […]

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