MENIC
Middle East Network Information Center
a public service of
The Center for Middle Eastern Studies
at the University of Texas at Austin

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Country-Specific Information:

The following links are external. MENIC does not maintain these sites, and is not responsible for their content.

  • Alreem Environmental Consultation - Contains information on environmental agencies, natural resources, ecotourism, biodiversity, conventions, and legislations. The reports are prepared by Dr. Saeed Abdulla Mohammed.
  • The Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands - ACSAD is a regional center for research and studies pertaining to the development of the arid and semi-arid areas of the Arab World. Includes a profile, programs, projects, publications and training.
  • Arabian Wildlife - Online version of the Arabian Wildlife Magazine, covering all facets of wildlife and conservation in the Arabian peninsula. Includes photos, articles, and information for bird-watchers and advertisers.
  • Friends of the Earth Middle East - Umbrella organization representing leading environmental non-governmental organizations in the middle east. Includes a profile, regional data, maps, projects, programs, and briefs on solar and water projects in the region.
  • Northern Sinai Agricultural Development Program - Information about the NSADP, a controversial agricultural project, with implications exceeding the boundaries of Egypt, and eventually leading to a conflict in the region. Includes an overview of the project, issues, Bedouin rights, water usage statistics, legislations, and related press clippings.

Ornithology

  • BirdLife Middle East - The Middle East office of the conservation group BirdLife International. Includes information on threatened species and Important Bird Areas in each country.
  • Birds Oman - Brief list of recent sightings and resources.
  • MEBirdNet - E-mail list for discussion of birds and birdwatching in the Middle East, Caucasus, and Central Asia.
  • Ornithological Society of the Middle East (OSME) - Features information about the organization, birds, birdwatching, and conservation in the Middle East.

 


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