We are devastated by the horrifying loss of life and widespread trauma of the past months.  Even in these most challenging of times, the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies continues our dedication to environmental diplomacy, research, and peacebuilding.    We condemn the attack by Hamas on the kibbutzim and towns in the Gaza Envelope along Israel’s southern […]

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Pumping of seawater will contaminate underground freshwater and ruin the conditions of life in Gaza, experts say. By Shola Lawal. 3 Feb 2024 Israel confirmed this week that its troops are pumping seawater into a network of tunnels in Gaza, a method environmentalists say could violate international law and cause dire, long-term consequences in the besieged […]

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Why southern Israel must tackle environmental hazards and fuel innovation in the wake of the Gaza conflict. By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMANJANUARY 27, 202 The aftermath of the October 7 Hamas massacre and the subsequent war have inflicted not only physical and emotional harm on the people of Israel. According to experts, it has also significantly impacted the overall environment […]

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By Heba Elayyan – Feb 04,2024 The Ministry of Agriculture says that it is planning to launch a project to utilise fuel stations wastewater to plant fast-growing trees, beginning with the Desert Highway (JT file photo) AMMAN — In bid to increase green cover in desert areas and in urban areas, the Ministry of Agriculture is planning […]

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The maps are meant to help decision-makers better understand the likelihood of being exposed to certain risks and who and what is vulnerable to that risk due to socioeconomic, age, or other factors. By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMANJANUARY 29, 2024  The Environmental Protection Ministry released its first set of national climate risk maps on Monday to help decision-makers, security forces, […]

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By Maria Weldali – Feb 01,2024  AMMAN — UNICEF Jordan, through its Sawn programme, leverages the enthusiasm and insights of Jordanian youth to accelerate global efforts in addressing the climate crisis.  Sawn, translating to “Preservation” in English, is a youth-led climate action initiative in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Youth, and Generations For Peace.  […]

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The award-winning company aims to close the gap between profitability and sustainability. By ZACHY HENNESSEYJANUARY 24, 2024  UBQ Materials, a leading climate tech developer specializing in advanced materials crafted from waste, has announced the launch of a new portfolio of sustainability products. The line-up features three bio-based material replacements, sustainability additives, and two modifiers, offering a […]

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Dalia Mustafa Salama, Sunday 4 Feb 2024 European countries show growing interest in Egypt’s significant potential in renewable energy. Hence, Egypt can play a crucial role in supplying European markets with renewable electricity, contributing to environmental improvement, creating new job opportunities, and boosting economic growth and trade. Egypt and Italy plan to develop a project […]

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 22 Jan 2024 President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s keenness to play a major role in the international clean energy transition, which will benefit Egypt at the economic and environmental levels. he president made his comment during a meeting on Monday with Dimitris Copelouzos, chairman of Greek infrastructure development group Copelouzos Group. El-Sisi praised Egypt-Greece cooperation […]

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20,000 LED lights save 16m kilowatts, cut carbon footprint by 7,000 tonnes  January 31, 2024 Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has concluded the initial two phases of its energy conservation project, deploying 19,968 energy-efficient LED bulbs across metro stations and facilities. Over two years, this effort saved 16.7 million kilowatts, valued at Dh7.6 […]

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Source. OCHA.  Posted 23 Jan 202 Key points An updated section on humanitarian needs and responses during 14-21 January is included further down. Hostilities and casualties (Gaza Strip) Displacement (Gaza Strip) Electricity Health care, including attacks (Gaza Strip) Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Food Insecurity Humanitarian Access Hostilities and casualties (Israel) Violence and casualties (West […]

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Phenomenon typical during warm summer months, but rising Mediterranean Sea temperature is bringing jellyfish to the Israeli shores even in winter Raanan Ben-Zur|. 01.09.24 A week after thousands of jellyfish clogged the Rutenberg Power Station near Ashkelon, Electric Company workers grappled with swarms of jellyfish at the filters of the Orot Rabin Power Station in […]

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Israeli renewable energy company cuts 16% of workforce following downtrend in revenues; company’s stock hits lowest point in nearly five years Almog Ezer/Calcalist. January 22, 2024 Israeli renewable energy company SolarEdge is set to make cuts as part of an extensive efficiency plan that includes laying off 900 employees, 550 of whom work in Israel. […]

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The court’s verdict to a petition filed by a recycling company stated that the Environmental Protection Ministry did not meet its legal responsibility – and ordered it to establish a dedicated task force and change its policy Zafrir Rinat. Jan 21, 2024  The Environmental Protection Ministry has failed to enable competition among companies that collect […]

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By Maria Weldali – Jan 20,2024 A view of a farm near the Dead Sea area in this recent photo (File photo) AMMAN — The completion rate of the numerous reforms carried out in the local agricultural sector reached 61 per cent, the Economic Reform Implementation Unit of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation reported. The […]

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Following the regulatory approval of Aleph Farm’s cultivated meat in Israel, can Israel position itself as a global alt-meat leader? By ZACHY HENNESSEY. JANUARY 22, 2024 Last week, Aleph Farms, a pioneering cultivated-meat start-up, achieved a historic milestone by gaining approval from Israeli regulators to sell lab-grown meat products. The Israeli government’s proactive confirmation of cultivated beef products […]

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Najib Saab. 21/1/2024 The phrase “Made from recycled materials” was what first caught my eye, printed on a label attached to a sweater. Upon closer examination, I found that the word recycled referred to the small label itself, and not the sweater, which was not made from used or recyclable materials. This is an extreme form […]

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More than 185,000 additional trees increased total green area by 2.34 square kilometres January 21, 2024 ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Dubai: As part of its afforestation initiative, Dubai Municipality successfully planted more than 185,000 trees in the emirate in 2023 – an average of 500 trees daily. The move increased the total green area by […]

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The 10-kilowatt turbine, which has the ability to capture wind from any direction, is part of partnership between RIT Dubai and Ecolibri Cody Combs.  January 21, 2024 Dubai now has a vertical axis wind turbine, a first for the emirate, installed on the campus of the Rochester Institute of Technology’s branch in the emirate. The installation of […]

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January 20, 2024 RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology on Saturday signed a strategic partnership agreement to accelerate innovation and sustainability in environmental and agricultural science in the Kingdom. The deal seeks to strengthen the integration between the two entities, aligning KAUST’s research […]

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