JADEITE Engages 200 Citizens in Tulkarem, Palestine, to Strengthen Environmental Governance and Resilience

An analysis of Tulkarem, Palestine, where 200 citizens show strong awareness of environmental challenges and see collaboration as key to building local resilience.

Publication Date
18/09/2026
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Tulkarem, in Palestine, faces complex environmental challenges shaped by limited institutional capacity and a fragile socio-political context. Despite these constraints, its citizens recognise the importance of participating in environmental decision-making and see collaboration as a key factor for improving local resilience.

The survey

The JADEITE Transnational Analysis surveyed 200 citizens in Tulkarem, with a focus on environmental governance, community resilience and citizen participation.

What the data shows

  • Strong awareness of local environmental challenges
  • High willingness to participate in environmental initiatives
  • Youth engagement recognised as a strategic priority
  • Community organisations play a central role
  • Partnerships improve local governance capacity

A virtuous governance cycle

Local challenges drive citizen engagement. Citizen engagement leads to community partnership. Community partnership generates shared solutions. Shared solutions build greater resilience. Greater resilience supports sustainable local governance.

The recommended approach for Tulkarem

Empowering local communities, supporting civil society organisations, engaging young people, promoting collaborative decision-making, and strengthening institutional partnerships.

Participation builds resilient communities and stronger environmental governance.

Explore the key findings in the infographic below.

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Last Update

18/09/2026