Funded by

JWG WASH DRR

 

Project goals and objectives

To build the resilience of communities towards climate change and environmental hazards in areas B and C in the West Bank, World Vision International and Ma’an Development Center launched the project “Green Palestine: Promoting a sustainable environment for children, their families and communities in Areas B and C of the West Bank”. 

Key actions

The project aims to:

  • Build the resilience of communities towards climate change and environmental hazards; 

  • Promote the creation of green-environment committees in the targeted 40 communities;

  • Support the implementation of gender and age sensitive awareness raising campaigns at the community level focusing on the protection of the environment;

  • Support the implementation of community-based environmental protection innovative initiatives 

  • Raise awareness of children through the implementation of innovative eco-friendly activities;

  • Strengthen the technical and operational capacities of the partner organization in managing environmental-protection and climate action projects. 

A steering committee including the Ministry of Agriculture, the Palestinian Energy and Natural Resources Authority (PENRA) and the Environment Quality Authority (EQA) will support the implementation of the project.   

Project duration 
February 2024 to January 2026

Project locations 
40 communities located in areas B and C in the West Bank 

Implementing partners
MA’AN Development Center