Partners Network

We are facing unprecedented times, marked not only by accelerating climate breakdown, but also by its far-reaching impacts on the Middle East—one of the World’s most vulnerable regions to rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and water scarcity. These climate stressors are exacerbating existing challenges, threatening food and water security, deepening social and economic vulnerabilities, and amplifying the risk of conflict and displacement. As environmental pressures intensify, they intersect with and magnify regional inequalities, governance gaps, and institutional fragility.

In response to these intersecting challenges, we invite researchers, practitioners, activists, and policymakers to submit proposals for contributions to this Portal, centered on the theme of Climate Change. We are particularly interested in insights that explore the complex dynamics of climate vulnerability in the Middle East—ranging from the impacts of water scarcity and extreme heat to the socio-political consequences of resource stress. Contributions may address adaptation and resilience strategies, governance innovations, sustainable agriculture, transboundary water cooperation, or the role of climate action in fostering peace and regional stability. By bringing together diverse perspectives and grounded expertise, this Portal aims to deepen understanding, foster dialogue, and inspire action in one of the world’s most climate-affected and geopolitically sensitive regions.

We welcome your proposals, articles, and ideas. Submissions should include the following:

1. Title of the proposal.
2. Thematic field, with a clear focus on Climate Change, accompanied by five relevant keywords.
3. A Summary Statement (up to 300 words) outlining the proposal. This should include:
   • The theoretical and methodological approach.
   • The Research question or the Topic of the Policy.
   • Key findings or potential conclusions.
   • Implications for Research, Project or Policy-making.

Please send in your submissions to sustainability@qf.org.qa.

We encourage contributions that are interdisciplinary, regionally grounded, and aimed at fostering critical dialogue and practical solutions.