An-Najah National University : University Climate Action Plan and Community Partnerships

An-Najah National University (ANNU) has adopted a university-wide Climate Action Plan 2024–2028, updated in 2025, establishing a strategic framework for measuring greenhouse gas emissions, reducing their sources and addressing related climate impacts.

Approved by the Board of Trustees and University President, the plan sets a Net Zero emissions target for 2028. It connects campus operations, research, education and community engagement with the University’s wider climate action commitments.

Sharing the Plan with Government and Community Stakeholders

ANNU publishes its Climate Action Plan openly and shares it with government bodies and community organizations to support coordinated climate action beyond the University.

The plan has been shared with:

Environment Quality Authority.
Palestinian Energy and Natural Resources Authority.
Palestinian Green Building Council.
Nablus Chamber of Commerce.
Local education directorate.

These stakeholders are consulted on the plan’s community-engagement actions. This engagement connects university expertise with public-sector priorities, school education, sustainable buildings and local economic activity.

The plan also provides for partnerships with municipalities, schools and NGOs to promote urban sustainability, environmental education and reforestation.

A Framework for Measurement and Action

The plan uses 2019 as its emissions baseline and incorporates the University’s reported 2025 performance. It covers direct emissions, emissions associated with purchased electricity and other indirect emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3.

Its priorities include:

Area	Planned action
Greenhouse gas management	Measure emissions annually, track reductions against the baseline and review progress toward Net Zero 2028.
Renewable energy and efficiency	Expand renewable-energy systems, improve building performance and strengthen energy monitoring.
Sustainable transport	Increase electric mobility and support alternatives to private vehicle use.
Water management and adaptation	Improve rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, irrigation efficiency and drought-tolerant landscaping.
Waste prevention	Strengthen sorting, recycling and composting, and reduce single-use materials.
Climate education and research	Develop climate literacy, applied research and public learning opportunities.
Community engagement	Work with municipalities, schools and NGOs through education and community-based projects.

Energy-related implementation is further explained in the Energy Efficiency Plan 2024–2028 and the Greenhouse Gas Emission Management and Reduction Program.

Monitoring and Public Reporting

The Sustainability Office coordinates implementation and reporting with relevant university units. The plan identifies the Climate Action and Energy Committee as part of its governance arrangements and provides for annual progress review and adjustment of targets.

ANNU publishes its emissions assessments through the Carbon Emissions Reporting page. Supporting reports include:

For 2025, the University reported 381.30 tCO₂e across Scopes 1–3, representing a 93.4% reduction against the 2019 baseline. Scope 2 emissions remained at zero. These results provide a progress assessment while further reductions in remaining emissions continue toward the 2028 target.

Public Access to the Plan

The Climate Action Plan 2024–2028, updated 2025 is available for government partners, community organisations, researchers, students and the public.

Responsible unit: Sustainability Office

Plan period: 2024–2028
Reporting year: 2025
Target: Net Zero emissions by 2028

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