environmental and geopolitical conflicts in israel & palestine

TENTATIVE DATES: January 1-17, 2010

PROGRAM COST: $3765 This cost includes welcome and farewell dinners, all excursions and in-country transportation, housing and breakfast daily.

International airfare is NOT included.

CREDITS: CONF 385/695, GOVT 444, and seeking approval for EVPP 490.

CONTACT: Sarah Mournighan via email by clicking on her name or call her right now at 703.993.2106

This unique Winter Break program concentrates on environmental management, policy, and conflicts at regional and national levels in the Middle East, viewing environmental change as something that produces real social effects, some of which contribute to geopolitical conflict and often escalate to violence.


Sakhnin environmental center as bridge of peace

For the last sixty years, the area along the Jordan River bioregion has provided a classic case study of how easily the environment can be damaged as a result of political conflict, the need for rapid development due to population growth and nationalistic reasons, and simple greed and shortsightedness. During the program, we will examine this region by looking at different case studies that focus on development and conservation efforts, desertification, water crises, and agricultural issues.


statue demonstrating conflict

We will demonstrate and discuss cross-border environmental issues between Israel, Palestine, and Jordan and the cooperative efforts that are being made in order to prevent damage to their shared environment. Throughout the course, we will visit different sites and meet key persons involved in the separate but related environmental and political issues.


Community involvement in environmental issues

• University of Haifa
• www.environment.gov.il
• www.heschel.org.il/eng
• www.adamteva.org.il
• www.arava.org
• www.foeme.org
• www.taeqced.org
• www.taeq.org
• www.gal-soc.org

*CGE reserves the right to make changes to a program in light of currency fluctuations, changing security and safety conditions, or any other unforeseen circumstances.