Lead institution:
EcoPeace Middle East – Israel, Jordan, Palestine
ShaRED Sea is coordinated by EcoPeace, a unique Jordanian-Palestinian-Israeli organization that seeks to advance cooperative efforts to protect the shared environment and create the conditions for lasting peace in the region.
The project takes place in the northern region of the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aqaba-Eilat, where various pollutants, including plastic, pose a threat to this unique ecosystem. It aims to address this challenge by identifying and implementing best practices through community-based projects initiated by youth, young professionals, and teachers—who undergo national and regional training—while simultaneously enhancing regulation through advocacy and encouraging regional cooperation. The program focuses on fostering collaboration among participants, partners, and stakeholders in Eilat and Aqaba. Activities are guided by the latest environmental research, regional standards, and successful methodologies from similar initiatives worldwide.
Start Date: 11/01/2021
End Date: 31/12/2026
Lead Contact: Salome Zajbert (salome@ecopeaceme.org)