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 [...]
International Plastic Bag Free Day
In the Event of International Plastic Bag Free Day A Position Paper Titled “Tackling Plastic Pollution in Palestine and Globally” Prepared by the Applied Research Institute – Jerusalem (ARIJ) 3 July 2024 Introduction: Plastic pollution represents a severe environmental threat affecting ecosystems, [...]
Impact of Occupation and Environmental Challenges on Palestine
On World Environment Day, the Applied Research Institute - Jerusalem (ARIJ) is pleased to present a position paper entitled: Impact of Occupation and Environmental Challenges on Palestine Introduction The theme for this year's World Environment Day—land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience—is particularly [...]