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 [...]
Occupation and War – By Arab NGO Network For Development
Executive Summary: Palestine stands at the intersection of climate vulnerability, political injustice, and active infrastructural warfare, where environmental degradation, resource dispossession, and systemic violence reinforce one another. The ongoing Israeli war on Gaza and the deepening occupation of the West Bank have [...]
