Analysis of climatic variability and its environmental impacts across the occupied Palestinian territory
This concept paper will summarise the findings following an analysis of historical climatic data for the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). Data on temperature and rainfall has been compiled and analyzed to assess the extent to which climate change is occurring. Climatic data [...]
Bid Announcement: Training of 25 national extension agents on Olive production chain
TOR – Invitation to Bid No. 59/2012 Training of 25 national extension agents on Olive production chain Introduction Within the framework of the project entitled “From the Grove to the Market” which is implemented by the Applied Research Institute Jerusalem (ARIJ) [...]
The impacts of electronic waste disposal in the occupied Palestinian territory
Introduction: Electronic waste (e-waste) is a term used to cover almost all types of electrical and electronic equipment that has or could enter the waste stream. E-waste includes televisions, computers, mobile phones, refrigerators, and washing machines – almost any household or business [...]
World Wide Views on Biodiversity Project
World Wide Views on Biodiversity Project Palestinian Territory World Wide Views on Biodiversity Project – Result Report - presented in COP 11 on October 2012 World Wide Views on Biodiversity Project Flyer Dear Madam/Sir, The Applied Research Institute - Jerusalem (ARIJ), [...]
Water resource allocations in the occupied Palestinian territory: Responding to Israeli claims
This paper attempts to address the injustice of water resource allocation, access and consumptionin the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). Water is controlled by Israeli authorities who allocate the resource through a series of military orders and practices that discriminate against Palestinians. This [...]
Pro-Palestinian Ads Ignite Firestorm Of Controversy
Published on Jul 12, 2012 A seemingly endless debate over politics, religion and territory is coming to a train station near you. An explosive ad about Israel is now igniting a firestorm of controversy. The display shows shrinking Palestinian territory [...]
Thirsting for Justice Campaign Summer Challenge: Live on 24 liters of water for 24 hours
The Thirsting for Justice Campaign calls on supporters worldwide to sign-up to its summer challenge by living on 24 liters of water for 24 hours, a reality faced by many Palestinians in the West Bank. Related link Click Here
Environmental Impacts of the West Bank Barrier
Between June 2011 and June 2012, UNRWA’s Barrier Monitoring Unit (BMU) and the Applied Research Institute Jerusalem (ARIJ) conducted joint research on the environmental impacts of the Barrier, the effects on Palestinian livelihoods, and the already-vulnerable Palestine refugee population. This joint survey [...]