The Emergence of Dreadful Sinkholes in Areas Surrounding the Dead Sea
Allofjo.net published a news article under the title “The Emergence of Dreadful Sinkholes in Areas Surrounding Dead Sea -Photos” 19-09-2013 06:45 P Photos published Thursday revealed an increase in the number of large sinkholes on the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea. According to the pictures published by the site ArabiaWeather.com the “Dreadful Sinkholes” continue […]
Advancing Priority Water and Sanitation Projects in the Jordan Rift Valley
FoEME’s Project Managers accompanied by staff members concluded a series of visits that covered seven communities in the Jordan Rift valley. The visits commenced on the 11th of September, 2013 and lasted for a week.
FoEME Combats the Problem of House Flies in the Jordan Rift Valley
In an attempt to advance its Priority Project in the region of South Ghor in the Jordan River Valley, FoEME set up a meeting that included the governor of South Ghor Mr., Hussein Aldmour, South Ghor Mayer Mr., Ahmad Ouneh, representatives from the Ministry of Environment and Head of Rangers including Eng., Khaled Alfayez, Dr. […]
Eco-facilities in the Jordan Rift Valley
Friends of the Earth Middle East (FoEME) launched an initiative to develop a number of eco-facilities at local schools as an important component for the Good Water Neighbors Youth project. Eco-facilities serve to showcase water conservation techniques and educate communities on ecological building practices. In Jordan, eco-facilities have been constructed in all eight Good Water Neighbor […]
Protection of the Environment and Biodiversity in Jordan (PROTEB)
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a resource limited country. There are plenty of problems in the region that should be solved. Some of these problems relate to the unpredictable increase in population growth in addition to the high percentage of refugee influx. These factors lead to environmental pollution due to the increasing volumes […]
Learning about the Environmental Bonds between Japan and the Middle East
Kneeling on the Tatami in the community center of the village of Kosuge, situated in the mountains about 2 hours from Tokyo, Japan, we carefully watched how our hostess prepared Green Tea and taught us the ritual of the traditional tea ceremony. Dressed in a pretty Yukata (summer cotton Kimono) she explained to us the […]
SHE Receives Visitors from Olive Tree Initiative
Amid the arid hills, lies a patch of lush green with an entrance decorated with old acacia trees that provide cooling shade. Home for many specious including the Yellow Vented Bulbul, nomadic in their behavior as they travel from one branch to the next, chirping beautiful melodies, as such, is the beauty of nature that […]
2013 GWN Regional Teachers Seminar
The Good Water Neighbors Regional Teachers Seminar was held this year in Aqaba with over 70 participants. FoEME staff, Community Coordinators, teachers, and members of national governments were present for the seminar that sought to coordinate and develop environmental communication and teaching methods. The seminar also introduced the FoEME Teachers Resource Guide in order to […]
Greening Education in the Jordan Valley
Save Water. Save Life. Save the World. This simple but effective message is painted on the wall of Halima Al-sa’adiah School in Sharhabil bin Hassneh, one of the 28 cross-border communities participating in FoEME’s “Good Water Neighbors” project. Next to it is a painting of the hydrologic cycle. The wall of artwork surrounds an eco-garden […]
Water and Environmental Development Organization implement a public event for Wadi Fukin’s Women
On a sunny day in April, the Water and Environmental Development Organization, in partnership with Friends of Earth Middle East, visited the village council for Wadi Fukin in Palestine, followed by an awareness seminar for Wadi Fukin women entitled “Daily Use of Water, Challenges and Opportunities.” Mr. Malek, who is leading the Protecting Ground Water […]