Celebrating World Clean-up Day, Enabel in Palestine, the Ministry of Local Government, the Environment Quality Authority, the Belgian Consulate and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) joined the World Cleanup Day through an energetic community Clean-up Day in Irtas village, southwest to Bethlehem city. More than 100 participants contributed actively, from government institutions, local councils, volunteers, development actors, and World Cleanup day representatives to collect garbage and solid waste along the roadside at Solomon's Pools.

Degradation of the environment, climate change and a mounting solid waste crisis are worldwide challenges, strongly affecting Palestine as well.

Improper waste disposal mechanisms have a damaging and long-lasting impact on human health and well-being.

Our joint cleanup day initiative was meant to raise awareness, and trigger positive actions and solutions to promote a green and sustainable Palestine.

Through our new Portfolio, we will contribute to addressing those challenges, with a specific focus on the environment, climate adaptation and mitigation measures, and a green and circular economy.

We all have a responsibility and an urgent role to play!