Advanced International Journal for Research

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Dancing on a Drying Planet : a Tale of Climate Change, Water, Food and the March of Deserts

Author(s) Md Munib
Country India
Abstract West Asia, once the cradle of ancient civilizations, now finds itself in a climate conundrum — running out of water, food, and patience. The region’s rivers are shrinking, soils are sulking, and deserts are quietly expanding their real estate. This paper explores the intricate web of climate change, water insecurity, food scarcity, and desertification across West Asia, analyzing how these interconnected challenges are reshaping human and physical geographies. It argues that India’s evolving role in regional sustainability — through technology transfer, climate diplomacy, and shared innovation — can redefine cooperation in this fragile landscape. Drawing insights from UN reports, Water (MDPI) studies, and works by Rattan Lal and Mannava V.K. Sivakumar, the research combines science with sensibility, humor with humanity. The paper proposes geo-technological solutions such as solar desalination corridors, atmospheric water harvesters, bio-crust restoration, and hydro-blockchain governance — all wrapped in a spirit of regional friendship. Ultimately, it suggests that saving West Asia’s climate isn’t just about fixing the environment — it’s about healing relationships between nations, nature, and people. After all, if deserts can dream of rain again, maybe diplomacy too can learn to flow a little smoother.
Keywords Desertification, Solar Desalination, Bio-Crust, Hydro-Blockchain
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-11-06
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.1888
Short DOI https://doi.org/g99qpp

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