Recycling Every Drop: IWMI Expert on Overcoming Barriers to Wastewater Reuse in the MENA Region

As water scarcity intensifies across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), governments and experts are looking for sustainable solutions to close the water gap. Javier Mateo-Sagasta, Senior Researcher and Coordinator for Water Quality at IWMI, discusses in this interview the social perceptions, economic constraints, and policy challenges that hinder water reuse in the region. He also explains how AI and remote sensing can help countries like Egypt optimize wastewater management and move toward a more circular water economy.

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