agroecology

In the light of the high competitiveness witnessed in the vegetable and fruit markets both regionally and locally, reliance on agricultural pesticides that are globally banned, such as paraquat and methomyl, has become prevalent among farmers in Jordan. Those farmers resort to using banned pesticides to quickly eliminate crop pests and achieve financial profits, disregarding human health and the environment.

Resorting to banned pesticides is not a new occurrence in the West Bank. For years, press reports and investigative reports have revealed their excessive use. Today, this issue has taken on a new dimension: pesticides banned in Europe find their way into the hands of Palestinian farmers. Isn’t the rule of thumb: what is dangerous in one place is dangerous everywhere?

Youth delegates from Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Tunisia unveiled a rigorously researched Climate Position Paper that goes beyond surface-level commitments to address critical gaps in their countries’ NDCs.

Discover how agroecology is transforming food systems from the ground up. In this global dossier by the Heinrich Böll Foundation and partners, explore powerful stories of community-led solutions, digital innovations, and policy shifts redefining how we grow, share, and protect our food.