Cooperatives: A Path to Resilience, Equitable Development, and Civil Peace in Palestine
The global cooperative movement celebrates this year’s International Day of Cooperatives under a theme that embodies the essence of human survival: “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World.” In Palestine, where society faces a complex colonial reality that imposes severe restrictions on land, resources, [...]
Enhancing Climate Resilience and Land Protection Through Collective Cultivation: Advancing Food Security and Strengthening Seeds of Self Sufficiency in Palestine GalleryEnhancing Climate Resilience and Land Protection Through Collective Cultivation: Advancing Food Security and Strengthening Seeds of Self Sufficiency in Palestine
Enhancing Climate Resilience and Land Protection Through Collective Cultivation: Advancing Food Security and Strengthening Seeds of Self Sufficiency in Palestine
Crop cultivation and Production Results In line with ARIJ’s strategic objective to promote climate‑resilient crop production and strengthen food and feed availability, during the 2025–2026 growing season, 150 farming families collectively cultivated 75 hectares of wheat, barley and vetch. Full Paper: [...]
Plastic Free Day 2026: Breaking Free from Single Use Plastics: Towards a Sustainable Future – Toward a Green Palestine… Without Plastic
Plastic Free Day 2026 Breaking Free from Single‑Use Plastics: Towards a Sustainable Future Toward a Green Palestine… Without Plastic Position Paper – Issued by ARIJ July, 2026 Introduction Plastic pollution is one of the fastest-growing environmental challenges, threatening climate stability, biodiversity, [...]
On the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2026
Under the theme: “Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.” Position Paper titled: Rangelands Under Occupation in the West Bank – Palestine by: Applied Research Institute – Jerusalem (ARIJ) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Palestinian rangelands in the West Bank are undergoing rapid and accelerating degradation driven by [...]
Position Paper – On the Occasion of World Environment Day 2026
World Environment Day 2026 – “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future” The Applied Research Institute – Jerusalem (ARIJ) calls for collective action to safeguard Palestine’s environment and strengthen its resilience through nature‑based climate solutions. Despite the challenges of occupation, environmental [...]
The Impact of COP30 Decisions in Advancing Global Collective Action for Palestinian Climate Justice
The State of Palestine faces an escalating climate crisis—water scarcity, land degradation, extreme heatwaves, and rising food insecurity—worsened by the ongoing Israeli occupation. Restrictions on land, resources, and movement severely limit the ability to implement large-scale climate adaptation and mitigation projects. Therefore, [...]
The Palestinian Olive Sector Under Threat: Occupation, Climate, and Economic Loss (2025 Analysis)
A new presentation from the Applied Research Institute - Jerusalem (ARIJ) details the devastating collapse of the Palestinian olive sector, a cornerstone of cultural identity and economic survival. The analysis for 2025 reveals that expected olive oil production has plummeted to just [...]