Sustainable Water Collaboration

An-Najah National University plays a leading role in advancing water security, conservation, and sustainable management in Palestine and beyond. Guided by its environmental vision and aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, the University combines education, scientific research, and community service to address the multifaceted challenges of water scarcity, pollution, and climate change.

Through strong partnerships at the local, national, regional, and international levels, and active collaboration with non-governmental organizations and academic institutions, An-Najah fosters innovation, strengthens policy implementation, and supports equitable access to safe and sustainable water resources.

Local and National Cooperation

An-Najah National University partners with municipalities, local councils, and national authorities to ensure access to safe and sustainable water. Its laboratories conduct regular water testing, support environmental monitoring, and promote wastewater reuse for agriculture. Through scientific research and policy guidance, the University strengthens national water strategies, enhances local capacities, and advances community awareness and sustainable practices benefiting households, farmers, and industries.

• Palestinian water authority (PWA)

• Ministry of Agriculture

• Water Sector Regulatory Council - WSRC

• Environment Quality Authority

• Ministry of Local Government

• National Commission for Education, Culture and Science (UNESCO)

Regional Cooperation

An-Najah participates in regional networks across the Middle East and North Africa that promote shared research, knowledge exchange, and policy dialogue on sustainable water governance and transboundary resource management, contributing to regional resilience and sustainability.

• UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Water Resources Management

• Applied Research Institute–Jerusalem (ARIJ)

Cooperation with NGOs and Civil Society

Through collaboration with NGOs and community organizations, An-Najah provides technical support, testing services, and training programs focused on wastewater treatment, safe agricultural reuse, and water conservation, empowering local communities to adopt responsible water practices.

• MAAN Development Center

• Palestinian Hydrology Group (PHG)

• House of Water and Environment

• Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

International Cooperation

The University maintains strong partnerships with international institutions and development agencies to promote innovation in water management, including projects on water quality, wastewater reuse, and sustainable irrigation. These collaborations support capacity-building, technology transfer, and the adoption of best practices in sustainable water governance.

• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

• KfW Development Bank

• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

• U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

• World Bank Group

• WeWorld - Together for a better world

Cooperation with Universities and Research Institutions

An-Najah partners with universities and research centers worldwide to advance joint research, academic exchange, and technological innovation in water management and climate resilience. These partnerships strengthen the University’s scientific capacity and contribute Palestinian expertise to global solutions for water security.

• University of Tübingen

• The University of Jordan

• Humboldt Universität Berlin

• University of Freiburg

• The University of Utah