17/04/2026
Green Forward programme launches its working group to drive policy action for Palestine’s green and circular Economy.
The meeting brought together over 60 participants from 42 organizations spanning government ministries, the private sector, academia, donor entities, and business support organizations. Two interactive workshop sessions were held across six thematic areas, regulatory frameworks and compliance, circular economy market development, access to green finance, green competitiveness and innovation, research and development, and green jobs in the agricultural sector, with each group producing an initial, actionable policy recommendation.
The meeting builds on a preparatory session held in March, which convened early stakeholders to define priority areas and lay the foundation of the Working Group. The April convening marks the transition into a more structured, action-oriented phase focused on developing concrete, evidence-based policy recommendations.
This marks the beginning of a structured analysis phase, leading into the drafting of formal policy recommendations ahead of the second official meeting planned for June, where participation will be expanded to include additional government officials and key stakeholders.
The Green Forward Programme is funded by the European Union and implemented at the meso level by SPARK and Flow Accelerator in Palestine to foster a green and circular economy in the Southern Neighbourhood.