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| 25 November 2014 |
Water |
Securing water for sustainable development is crucial. Nearly all member countries suffer from freshwater scarcity, with 18 out of 22 Arab States below the water poverty line of 1,000 m3/person/year. Salinity affects surface and groundwater resources, particularly in agricultural areas and above coastal aquifer systems where most of the Arab region’s population is concentrated. |
| 25 November 2014 |
Energy |
The energy sector is the main driver of vital importance for the economic and social development in the ESCWA member States. Indeed, access to modern energy services is a prerequisite for achieving most economic and social development goals including improving people’s welfare. |
| 25 November 2014 |
Climate change |
The Arab region contributes less than 5 per cent to global greenhouse gas emissions but is one of the most vulnerable to the potential ravages of climate change. In recent years, the region has suffered from rising average temperatures, leading to hotter summers and more frequent heat waves. |
| 25 November 2014 |
Land and Food Security |
Food security lies at the heart of sustainable development. The Food and Environment Policies Section of the SDPD, in close cooperation with the League of Arab States, UNEP and other regional and international organizations, provides technical assistance to member States. |
| 14 January 2015 |
Mapping the Technology Profiles of the Arab Region |
Profiling what we care about is essential to assess progress, acknowledge gaps, and develop further understandings. In essence, this is why the applications of science and technology and the role they play are crucial for the socio-economic development of the region and its integration. |
| 14 January 2015 |
Innovation for Development |
Acknowledging the need to develop the knowledge-based economy and information society in the Arab region, ESCWA is keen to support member countries in enhancing the eco-system of the knowledge-based economy and information society and promoting innovation and the use of modern technologies. |
| 14 January 2015 |
Technology Networking |
ESCWA is committed to creating a region-wide networking and partnerships platform with public and private-sector stakeholders to foster science, technology and innovation (STI) in the region. Tools being mobilized include the promotion of technology transfer, and science diplomacy and technology matchmaking. |
| 14 January 2015 |
Digital Economy |
New technologies such as cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart payment systems present Arab countries with the opportunity to bridge the knowledge gap and become more integrated in the global economy. |
| 14 January 2015 |
Information Society and Digital Economy |
The 21st century has come to be synonymous with the concept of the information or knowledge society. Smart technology is already transforming that idea into one of the smart society. |
| 14 January 2015 |
Country Services |
ESCWA provides member countries with technical and advisory services on technological development on request, in the following areas: |