Newsletter (January to April) 2022

APN becomes an official actor for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

The Arab Group for the Protection of Nature (APN) is the first Jordanian organization to become an Actor for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030.

Over 3,000 fruitful trees were planted in Jenin by APN

Over 3,000 fruitful trees were planted in Jenin by APN

APN Mobilizes Speakers from All Over the Arab World In an effort to Gather Recommendations Before the FAO Ministerial Conference

In preparation for the thirty-sixth FAO Regional Conference at the United Nations for the Near East, which will be held in early February, The Arab Group for the Protection of Nature organized a consultative meeting for civil society organizations, with a view to developing civil society positions, and unifying its organizations’ views, experiences, knowledge and technical capabilities, to be presented during The next ministerial conference, which will include taking decisions related to regional priorities, and will help in setting the organization's work program in the countries of the region.

3,000 trees were planted by APN in the city of Jericho on lands owned by the Burj Alluqluq Social Center Society

3,000 trees were planted by APN in the city of Jericho on lands owned by the Burj Alluqluq Social Center Society

As part of our “Green Caravan” (GC) Program, 270 fruit trees were planted in the Jordan Valley in collaboration with Zain-Jordan

Emphasizing the importance of Food security, sovereignty and self-sufficiency, Zain-Jordan along with APN plants 270 fruitful trees in the Jordan Valley as part of APN’s “Green Caravan” Program

APN succeeds in connecting with international organizations to support the Million Tree Campaign (MTC) Program taking place in Palestine

Intensive meetings in order to amplify the solidarity and international support in preparation for The Million Tree Campaign (MTC) programs’ digital launch

2,000 guava trees were planted in the town of Qalqilya, supporting 27 farmers providing for 140 individuals

APN plants 2,000 Guava trees across 45 dunums in the town of Qalqilya

More than 2,200 fruit trees were planted by APN in Bethlehem

2235 Fruit Trees were planted in Bethlehem in aims of supporting Palestinian families (making up 60 individuals) as part of the “Million Tree Campaign” program (MTC)

The food crisis in light of the military operations taking place in Ukraine is the focus of APN's meetings with relevant international organizations.

The food crisis in light of the military operations taking place in Ukraine is the focus of APN's meetings with relevant international organizations.

Fruitful trees challenging the attacks of the settlers in Turmusaya and Sinjil

APN supports 17 farmers from Turmusaya and Sinjil by planting 1,600 trees.

1,000 trees were planted by APN in the village of Salfit

1,000 trees symbolizing resistance were planted by APN in the village of Salfit as part of “The Million Tree Campaign” program (MTC)

Zuayter Discusses the Concept of "Green Resistance"

Per the invitation of the Global Association of Muslim Women, APN President Razan Zuayter gave a speech via Zoom on Thursday, April 28th, 2022, in which she addressed the vision of the Arab Group for the Protection of Nature (APN) in the field of strengthening the steadfastness of the people of occupied Palestine, by reviewing the association's programs and the Million Tree Campaign (MTC), which empowers APN volunteers despite the difficulties, foremost of which are the restrictions and attacks from the occupation.

The resumption of awareness lectures held in schools as part of the “If Only You Knew” program

The resumption of awareness lectures held in schools as part of the “If Only You Knew” program

APN conducts another successful “Plant Your Resilience” Campaign along with Husna FM for the fourth year in a row

For the fourth year in a row, “The Million Tree Campaign” Program (MTC) launches its fourth annual “Plant Your Resilience” Campaign in collaboration with Husna FM

APN takes part in the 1st Writeshop (Report Writing & Editing) related to Land taking place in Fayoum – Egypt 

APN takes part in the 1st Writeshop (Report Writing & Editing) related to Land taking place in Fayoum – Egypt

APN plants 1000 trees in Kafr al-Labad sponsored by Barhoush

Through a noble and generous initiative from the son of Kufr Al-Labad, Mr. Mohammad Barhoush, APN was able to plant 1000 fruitful olive and fig trees in Kafr al-Labad village in Tulkarm governorate.

APN plants olive, almond, and fig trees across 235 dunums of land in the city of Nablus

APN plants more than 2,200 fruit trees across 235 dunums of land in the city Nablus

200 Fruitful trees were planted in support of the local community residing in Talbieh’s camp for Palestinian refugees in Jordan as part of the “Green Caravan” Program (GC)

APN along with Talbieh’s camp residents cultivate the camps’ grounds by planting 200 fruitful trees