Environment & Sustainability Guide
Air quality, green spaces, and environmental policies in Palestine
Air Quality Index
Air quality data unavailable (N/A AQI), but stable trend per database. Deforestation and urbanization worsened pollution; Qalqilya had 1 unhealthy day in 2018 vs 88 in 2024. Conflict debris and bombing particulates increase suspended matter.
Water Quality
Chronic water scarcity and pollution; Palestinians get 82.4L/capita/day vs Israel's 247L. Gaza war destroyed infrastructure, discharging 130,000m³ sewage daily into sea, contaminating groundwater with toxins/munitions. High dehydration/disease risk (typhoid).
Recycling System
No database data (N/A rate, no types). Conflict devastation limits infrastructure; Gaza waste disposal collapsed, contributing to sewage/sea pollution. No specific recycling programs identified amid crisis.
Green Spaces
Forest cover critically low at 4% (95 sq mi in 2023 vs 124 sq mi 1970). Settlements destroyed reserves; Gaza lost 48% trees Oct2023-Mar2024, 80% by Jan2025. Biodiversity harmed, local temps rise.
Environmental Policies
Limited enforcement due to occupation/lack sovereignty. National disaster risk reduction strategy since 2015 aligns with Sendai Framework. Challenges: water/land contamination, desertification, unsustainable management.
- •National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy (2015)
- •Sendai Framework alignment
Natural Disaster Risk
MODERATEProne to earthquakes, floods, droughts, landslides. Gaza war created wasteland unable to sustain life.
Sustainability Initiatives
National strategy implemented since 2015 aligned with Sendai Framework to address earthquakes, floods, droughts.
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