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EcoPeace Middle East

EcoPeace Middle East, formerly Friends of the Earth Middle East (1994–2014), is a regional environmental peacebuilding organization in the Middle East, bringing together Jordanians, Palestinians, and Israelis.

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EcoPeace was co-founded in 1994 by Israeli environmentalist Gidon Bromberg, bringing together Israelis, Palestinians, Egyptians, and Jordanians in the wake of the Arab-Israeli peace processes of the 1990s. After joining the international Friends of the Earth network, EcoPeace became Friends of the Earth Middle East, but in 2014 it left the network, reverting to the initial name as EcoPeace Middle East. ==Description==
Description
EcoPeace Middle East works to advance environmental tri-lateral cooperation on desalination and renewable energy, turning regional integration into a concrete driver of stability and innovation. It is a joint Palestinian, Jordanian, and Israeli organization, promoting regional connectivity as a means of supporting integration and a two-state solution. Its proposed “IMEC Peace Triangle” framework seeks to link infrastructure and economic connectivity with climate resilience and regional security objectives. ==Actions==
Actions
EcoPeace has taken a leading role in calling for action to save the Dead Sea, which may be in danger of drying up due to some environmental factors. Various groups and government officials from several countries say that a pipeline from the Red Sea is needed to save the Dead Sea. Some experts questioned this project. Hebrew University of Jerusalem Prof. Avner Adin said more studies were needed on the potential environmental impact. Among the key initiatives is the 2022 Water for Energy agreement between Israel and Jordan. As global leader in desalination, Israel supplies drinking water produced from seawater. In return, Jordan which has vast desert areas suited to renewable energy, develops solar and wind installations designed to supply Israel with green electricity. Palestinian territories face severe water insecurity, particularly in the Gaza Strip, where up to 96% of the water is deemed unsafe to drink. The Israeli government deliberately and systematically denies Palestinians access to clean water as a form of collective punishment, particularly during the war in Gaza. Additionally, water infrastructure in the West Bank is often targeted by illegal Israeli settlers. Structural constraints, demographic pressures, and existing water-sharing arrangements such as those established under the Oslo Accords, also limit access and management capacity. Environmental policy frameworks exist, but implementation depends on external investment and regional cooperation. EcoPeace Middle East frames its Green Blue Deal as an actionable pathway to regional cooperation, built on four interdependent priorities: == Awards ==
Awards
Heroes of the Environment 2008 by Time magazine to EcoPeace's three co-directors: Gidon Bromberg (Israel), Munqeth Mehyar (Jordan) and Nader Al-Khateeb (Palestine) • Skoll Award in 2009. • Onassis Prize for the Protection of the Environment. • 9th World Forum for Democracy 2021 Democracy Innovation Award, granted by the Council of Europe for Green Blue Deal for the Middle East, an initiative by EcoPeace Middle East which brings together Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian environmentalists. • In 2024, the environmental peacebuilding organization EcoPeace has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. • Al-Moumin Award and Distinguished Lecture on Environmental Peacebuilding 2025, granted by The Environmental Peacebuilding Association to EcoPeace leaders Nada Majdalani, Yana Abu Taleb, Gidon Bromberg, and Tareq Abu Hamed. == References ==
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