Raseef22

Raseef22 (Arabic: رصيف22‎) is a progressive Arabic media network that was established in 2013 and is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The platform provides content in both Arabic and English, covering various topics from different Arab countries. Raseef22 identifies itself as an independent media outlet. According to International Media Support, it is recognized alongside HuffPost Arabic and Al Jazeera as one of the leading online platforms serving the Pan-Arab audience.

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#146753

Egypt

#2765

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#115

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How green projects in the Middle East perpetuate colonial extractivism

1 month ago | raseef22.net | Aya Nader

European energy and agriculture investments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) exploit local resources while exacerbating inequality and environmental harm, warns a new report produced in collaboration between MENA Fem Movement for Economic, Development and Ecological Justice, and Greenpeace MENA.
Madjid Serrah - Raseef22

1 month ago | raseef22.net | Madjid Serrah |Across Africa

Raseef22 is an independent media platform but not a neutral one. Rather, it declares its unwavering stance on a number of values, principles, and causes. We are biased towards the people and their aspirations, we are partial to the principles of human rights, and we stand with everything that contributes to building societies that are open to and accept difference.
From Sinai's coral reefs to global climate action: Ahmed El Droubi’s 20 years of fighting for environmental justice

2 months ago | raseef22.net | Aya Nader

Fourteen years ago, Egypt witnessed one of the most significant political events in its modern history. But as the January 2011 revolution was unfolding, another foundational change was taking place in the Red Sea governorate. Environmentalist Ahmed El Droubi was at the helm of an 800-strong team, establishing the long-awaited solid waste management system that had been two decades in the making.
A major global treaty on plastic production is in the works. Why is it important for the Middle East?

Nov 26, 2024 | raseef22.net | Aya Nader

Growing up, my family often visited the crystal-clear beaches of Matrouh, a pristine Egyptian city near the Libyan border. After several years away, I was excited to return home this summer and show my husband the place I had so often raved about. But to my dismay, the Mediterranean shore I remembered was gone. Brand-name chip bags and empty soda bottles floated around us, while transparent bags clung to our arms and legs. We were swimming in plastic.
COP or World Cup: Are climate crisis events turning into tourist magnets?

Nov 20, 2024 | raseef22.net | Ed King

At the United Nations’ closing ceremony for the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP), as the United Arab Emirates passed the Presidency gavel, a video of appetizing local dishes, women dancing in colorful dresses, and inviting scenic views was displayed, like an advertisement for tourism in Azerbaijan.
Israel’s ongoing raids in Beirut undermine ceasefire negotiations

Nov 18, 2024 | raseef22.net | Adnan Nasser

Over the past week, Israeli warplanes have rained fire on the Lebanese capital. On Tuesday, November 12, the Israeli military’s Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, posted evacuation notices on X, instructing residents of Haret Hreik, Ghobeiry, and Laylaki, neighborhoods in the southern suburbs of Beirut, to flee their areas.
Ten years in power: How has Egypt’s environmental and climate governance fared in Sisi's Egypt? (2)

Aug 22, 2024 | raseef22.net | Aya Nader

In June 2014, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi came to power. Since then, Egypt’s government has shifted from viewing climate issues as a nonissue to moving to organize the world’s biggest annual climate conference. Despite the apparent changes in Egypt’s rhetoric on the global level, matters locally remain bleak. On the tenth anniversary of Sisi’s accession to power, this two-part feature investigates how Egypt’s environmental and climate governance has fared over the past decade.
Ten years in power: How has Egypt’s environmental and climate governance fared in Sisi's Egypt? (1)

Jul 17, 2024 | raseef22.net | Aya Nader

In June 2014, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi came to power. Since then, Egypt’s government has shifted from viewing climate issues as a nonissue to moving to organize the world’s biggest annual climate conference. Despite the apparent changes in Egypt’s rhetoric on the global level, matters locally remain bleak. Egypt hosted the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in November 2022.
Bonn Climate Negotiations End in Stalemate. What Did the Arab Group Bring to the Table?

Jun 15, 2024 | raseef22.net | Aya Nader

As the world set a new historic heat record, averaging 1.6 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for 12 consecutive months, more than 6,000 delegates gathered in Bonn for the mid-year United Nations climate talks. These annual talks focus on negotiating mechanisms for implementing agreements from the previous COP. The 2024 agenda centered on mitigation actions by 2030, particularly climate finance.
The Heart of Beirut: Hamra's small businesses beat the odds

May 16, 2024 | raseef22.net | Adnan Nasser

Lebanon has endless stories of hardship and undying pessimism – followed by short bursts of hope. It has become a notoriously predictable vicious cycle that doesn’t leave anyone believing in a positive future for their country. Yet, it seems Lebanon goes on defiantly. No better example than the small business owners and entrepreneurs whose stories are a testament that success can be achieved in Lebanon. Funny, I thought Lebanon was a place where people needed to leave to make dreams come true?