Sanam Mahoozi is a journalist writing about climate change, water, and the environment, mostly focused on Iran and the Middle East. She also holds a PhD from City University, London, in environmental journalism. Mahoozi’s work has been published in the Washington Post, Al Jazeera
Water Crisis Fuels Protests In Iran, Experts Warn It Could Spread
Historic cities in Iran are clashing over dwindling water supplies, as prolonged drought and years of government mismanagement stoke public frustration and anger.
What You Missed At The Chatham House Climate And Energy Summit 2025
Securing a resilient future was the theme of the 2025 Climate and Energy Summit at Chatham House in London.
Riyadh’s COP16: A Milestone In The Fight Against Drought, Experts Say
Last month at COP16 in Riyad, world leaders and experts discussed initiatives on how to tackle the global fight against drought and desertification.
Why Iran Did Not Give A Plan For Climate Action At COP29
As world leaders conclude the annual U.N. climate talks in Azerbaijan, its neighbor Iran, a top polluter, has yet to present a plan to tackle climate change.
Amazon Web Services Plans To Go Water Positive by 2030: This Is How
As demand for water surges to cool down data centers and power AI, Amazon Web Services aims to give back more water to communities than it takes in the next five years.
This Is What Happened At World Water Week In Stockholm
I just got back from WWW in Stockholm, where experts gathered to discuss global water issues and the Swedish royal family presented the SWP and the SJWP to the winners.
Iran’s Extreme Heatwave Underscores Urgent Need For Climate Action
A severe heatwave has blanketed Iran with temperatures rising above 50 degrees C in some Provinces. The government has yet to provide a plan for tackling climate change.
Where Are The Emojis We Need To Talk About The Climate Crisis? 🤔
Wednesday is World Emoji Day, the perfect opportunity to reflect on the fact that 🏠🔥😥💔💧 isn’t an adequate response to an elderly woman who lost her home to wildfires.
Can Scientist Leaders Help Countries Fight Climate Change More Effectively?
Can Scientist Leaders Help Countries Fight Climate Change More Effectively?
The Harrowing Tale Of Environmental Activists Accused Of Spying In Iran
It’s about a group of environmental activists recently released from a prison in Iran after spending years of their lives behind bars.