Joint Management of the Waste Crisis in Israel and Palestine as an Environmental and Political Opportunity
This document examines the problem of waste in the Israeli-Palestinian space, and its cross-border ramifications.
Transforming Towards Regional Sustainability: A Framework Based on Sustainability Transitions and Nexus Thinking
The twenty-first century confronts humanity with an unprecedented constellation of interrelated challenges and crises – environmental, economic, social, political, technological – that together
Jordanian-Israeli Food Security: A Road Map of Potential Collaboration
Food security has become a critical priority in recent years, driven by the growing impacts of global climate change. As countries develop strategies to ensure stable and sufficient food
Regional Conference on the Infrastructural-Environmental Rehabilitation of the Gaza Area
The prolonged Israel-Hamas war has resulted in grave human and physical damage to the Gaza Strip. The Mitvim Institute has been engaged since the start of the war in strategic thinking to promote
Recommendations for Essential Infrastructure and Healthcare in the Gaza Strip
The paper examines elements of essential infrastructure in the Gaza Strip – energy, water, sanitation, and the health system – in the face of the ongoing war. Our aim is to inform
Israel’s begrudging approach to humanitarian aid could cost it the war in Gaza
Netanyahu was pressured into announcing new measures for Gazans in wake of deadly strike on WCK aid workers, but again Jerusalem risks doing too little, too late. There are many aspects of
Why it’s essential to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
Israel’s success in stabilizing the humanitarian situation in Gaza correlates with minimizing harm to non-combatants. This provides greater flexibility for Israeli troops to defeat Hamas.
On the Role of Local Government in Promoting Peace and Political-Environmental Sustainability
The paper discusses the rising power of local government and its ability to independently create and/or advance foreign relations in order to promote peace and good neighborly relations. One of
A round table: formulating a strategy for stabilizing infrastructure in the Gaza Strip
Today, in collaboration with EcoPeace, we hosted a round table focused on formulating a strategy for stabilizing infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. The meeting brought together experts from the
Securing Critical Infrastructure in Gaza is a Necessity for Israeli National Security
Ensuring the functioning of life-sustaining infrastructure in the Gaza Strip is critical for advancing the two main Israeli goals of the war in Gaza – the return of the hostages and the
