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Bethlehem University-PIBS
National Network
Palestine
Address
Mar Andrea, Karkafeh, Bethlehem, PalestineCountry
Palestinian TerritoriesCity
BethlehemMobile Phone
+9720598939532Telephone
+970-02-2773553E-Mail (2)
info@palestinenature.orgYear of Establishment
1973Contact Person1
Mazin QumisyehJob Title 1
Director of InstituteContact Person 2
Rami Abu Saa'dJob Title 2
Deputy Director for Administration SectionOrganisation Type
OtherFields of Activity
Environment/Sustainable developmentGeneral Information
Using largely volunteer efforts and local donations, the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) and its offspring, the Palestine Museum of Natural History (PMNH) and ecological botanical gardens at Bethlehem University were established in 2014.Mission and Objectives
Our motto RESPECT – first for ourselves, then for others, then for the environment. Our Vision Sustainable human and natural communities: Empower responsible human interactions with all components of our environment to promote a sustainable ecosystem. Our Mission Research, educate about, and conserve our natural world, culture and heritage and promote responsible human interactions with our environment. Our Goals Research and knowledge dissemination on the fauna, flora, and human ethnography of Palestine. Promote environmental protection and responsible interaction between people and the environment, including cultural heritage. Use research results in areas such as biodiversity, history, culture, permaculture and biological control to promote sustainable communities, focusing on marginalized communities.Main Projects / Activities
We have implemented and currently implementing a number of project in Research, Education ,and conservations in the biodiversity and cultural heritage fields.How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
We offer collaboration willingness to implement joint initiative aiming at building a culture based on dialogue and exchange.Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We are interested to join the ALF as we have common believes in regard to cooperate with other parties in building more open, inclusive and resilient communities.