Tag: books

Sandor Katz – a conversation about fermentation for the future

At Green Prophet, where we’re constantly exploring the beautiful dance of ecology, culture, and innovation in the Middle East and beyond, we spoke to Sandor Katz about the ancient roots and modern relevance of fermentation—especially in water-scarce regions like ours.

Curating 50 Good, Green Reads for a Sustainable Planet

A curated collection of 50 transformative books that guide readers towards a deeper understanding of sustainability. Spanning diverse topics such as regenerative capitalism, circular economies, and climate justice, these reads offer valuable insights for individuals, leaders, and policymakers. From the classic 'Silent Spring' to contemporary guides like '101 Ways to Go Zero Waste,' this list is a rich resource for anyone seeking inspiration and actionable solutions in the pursuit of a greener and more sustainable world.

Turkish garbage collectors open library with rescued books

Garbage collectors in Ankara have turned an abandoned brick factory into a community library full of discarded books.

Beirut’s Pascale Habis cooks up a new local Lebanese cookbook

In this day and age, with the superpower of Google, you can locate any recipe, and find infinite recipe...

‘Beacons – Stories For Our Not So Distant Future’ Are Climate Shorts

A great collection of short stories inspired by the ecological crisis which are honest, creative and sometimes really funny I...

5 Green Valentine Ideas For Your Eco-Girlfriend

This year, why not try a few unconventional valentine ideas that will expand your lover's heart, rather than her...

Sultan Saeed Al Darmaki Says “Leave the Birds Alone”

If you’re looking for some light reading from the Middle East, something peppered with the region's wit and satire,...

7 Evergreen Books on Sustainable Food for Your New Year

Eating sustainably can make a huge impact on our planet. We all know that eating sustainably, and eating local is...

Diwan Baladna Books Are Arab-Jordanian Culture for Dummies

Learn about Arab greetings, the evil eye, funeral traditions and the habit of pigeon-keeping in these colorful books from...

Egyptian Library is Sustainable Regional Role Model

This fall Egypt’s Bibliotheca Alexandria will celebrate the tenth anniversary of its opening. It is one of the region’s grandest...

Kapow! – Arab Spring Madness in a Frantic Novel

In ways both understood and yet to be discovered, the Arab Spring has changed us. All of us. Having...

Making Love with the Five Percent Rule

Treating love with patience and with small, 5% changes is the same approach that will save our planet “Bad things...