Post by Observer Research Foundation Middle East

Every barrel of oil burned to desalinate water in the Middle East is one fewer barrel earning foreign exchange on global markets. For a region facing water scarcity, soil degradation, and growing food import dependence, nuclear-powered desalination could be a viable solution. Our latest Expert Speak by Leigh Mante and Cauvery Ganapathy explain why. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gN8xUyMc The paper is a part of a compendium titled “Policy Pathways for Food and Water Security in the MENA Region” by Observer Research Foundation Middle East and Rabdan Security and Defence Institute. Read the full range of essays via link in the comments. #NuclearEnergy #MENA #FoodSecurity #WaterSecurity #Desalination #ClimateResilience