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From the Field: In crisis-hit Middle East, renewables power daily life

In crisis-hit regions of the Middle East, including Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq, and Syria, renewable energy sources like solar power are being used to sustain essential infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, and street lighting. The UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is collaborating with partners to implement these sustainable energy solutions, aiming to improve daily life and service accessibility amid ongoing conflicts and extreme heat caused by the climate crisis.

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In Sayoun, Yemen, critical water infrastructure is powered by the sun.

From the Field: In crisis-hit Middle East, renewables power daily life

4 June 2026

Climate and Environment

Across the Middle East, countries facing severe energy access challenges are turning to renewables to power essential infrastructure, from hospitals to schools and street lighting.

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Solar panels power Yabouth Health Centre in Hadhramaut, Yemen.

These include countries coping with, or recovering from, conflict such as Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, in a region acutely affected by the high temperatures driven by the climate crisis.

The UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is working with partners to provide sustainable energy solutions that support everyday life, create equal opportunities and expand access to essential services.

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UN NewsState / PublicCenter17 days ago
From the Field: In crisis-hit Middle East, renewables power daily life

In crisis-hit regions of the Middle East, including Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq, and Syria, renewable energy sources like solar power are being used to sustain essential infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, and street lighting. The UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is collaborating with partners to implement these sustainable energy solutions, aiming to improve daily life and service accessibility amid ongoing conflicts and extreme heat caused by the climate crisis.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced overview of the use of renewable energy in conflict-affected areas of the Middle East without overtly favoring any political stance. It highlights the role of international organizations like UNOPS and mentions the impact of climate change without taking a partisan or

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