10 Hanapach
KARMIEL 2165316
Israel
- Environment/Sustainable development
Citizens for the Environment (CFE) is an Israeli non-profit organization founded and registered in
1990. CFE has positioned itself as the national voice to represent the needs of the Palestinian
community on issues related to the environment, climate change, and sustainability. In 2021, we
became the only Arab organization eligible to file civil enforcement lawsuits against polluters.
CFE envisions a just, resilient society where all citizens enjoy and have access to a clean and healthy
environment, can make informed decisions on sustainable resource use, and take climate-safeguarding
actions for the well-being and quality of life of this and future generations.
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our mission is to promote climate justice, protect the right to a clean and healthy environment, and
address the impacts of climate change and environmental hazards on the Palestinian community in
Israel. We strive to achieve this through advocacy, empowering professional leadership and civil
enforcement, and collaborative efforts that empower our community and bring about systemic
change. Towards achieving this mission, we pursue the following objectives:
1. Advocate for national policies and strategies that effectively address the effects of
environmental hazards and climate change on Israeli Arab communities.
2. Strengthen the operational capacities of Arab local authorities to tackle environmental hazards
and climate change.
3. Engage local communities in addressing environmental crises and climate change issues
Community Activism Program: We equip Palestinian activists with the necessary resources,
training, and expertise to amplify the voices of their communities. Additionally, we strive to improve
access to information and hold accountable those responsible for pollution while supporting local
environmental struggles.
Building Capacity Program of the Local Governance Program: We strengthen the role of Arab
local municipalities in delivering climate and environmental action and meeting the specific needs of
their communities. Local authorities have a significant potential to address climate change and the
ecological crisis since they know their communities and their responsibilities in law enforcement.
Advocacy, Policy, and Rights Program: We follow up and monitor government environmental
policies and strategies and increase the participation of the Arab community in decision-making on
the national level
Citizens for the Environment (CFE) can contribute to global networks by:
Sharing Knowledge: Disseminating research, reports, and data globally.
Advocacy Model: Sharing strategies for policy influence and advocacy.
Capacity Building: Offering insights on empowering local authorities.
Community Engagement: Sharing community activism approaches.
Legal Initiatives: Collaborating on legal actions against polluters.
Media Impact: Sharing successful media engagement strategies.
Data Sharing: Sharing environmental data and mapping expertise.
Global Participation: Engaging in international events and conferences.
Online Presence: Leveraging their website and social media for outreach.
CFE would join global networks to access resources, share knowledge, amplify impact, influence policies, learn from others, increase visibility, show solidarity, access expertise, and engage in collaborative projects.