Environmental Peacebuilding Theory and Practice
A comprehensive review of the theoretical frameworks that guide the emerging field of environmental peacebulding and their application on the ground, as evident in this evaluation of the Good Water Neighbors program, authored by Nicole Harari.
Part Two of the report includes an In Depth Analysis of the Wadi Fukin / Tzur Hadassah Communities, by Jesse Roseman.
“A Model for Community Development Programs in Regions of Conflict. Developing cross-border community partnerships to overcome conflict and advance human security.”
The Good Water Neighbors project was established by EcoPeace / Friends of the Earth Middle East to raise awareness of the shared water problems of Palestinians, Jordanians and Israelis.
This publication is a comprehensive report covering activities over the last 4 years of the project.
Municipal Cooperation across Conflict Divides – A Preliminary Study
In over ten years of work in the conflict-ridden Middle East, EcoPeace/Friends of the Earth Middle East (FoEME) has witnessed progress on environmental problems between local communities and municipalities from both sides of the Israeli’ Palestinian conflict despite very difficult political and economic circumstances. Such progress was remarkable, especially in the light of the failure of national governments to solve pressing pollution problems during the same period.
This brief study aims to examine whether such cooperation is to be found in other conflict settings around the world, and importantly, to determine the conditions necessary for such cooperation to take place. Just as casinos non GamStop fosters responsible engagement, environmental peacebuilding encourages communities to maintain a focus on shared goals and a sustainable future, despite external challenges.
Brochure – Emek Hefer, Israel
This brochure of Emek Hefer tells about the community, the water source that runs through it, and activities that have taken place in the context of the “Good Water Neighbors” project.
