The Palestinian Center for Cleaner Production at Al-Quds University held the seventh meeting of its Steering Committee in mid-month, during a business luncheon in Ramallah. The event was held under the patronage of His Excellency Minister of Industry Professor Arafat Asfour and the heads of the Energy and Natural Resources Authority and the Environment Quality Authority. It was attended by Al-Quds University President Prof. Dr. Imad Abu Kishek, representatives of several national and partner institutions, and Steering Committee members from the Ministry of Industry, the Palestine Investment Fund, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Programme.

The meeting reviewed the Center’s key achievements and initiatives, including its efforts to improve energy and resource efficiency in industrial facilities and strengthen engineers’ skills. Through its programs, the Center has trained more than 25 engineers in cleaner production and resource efficiency.

The Minister of Industry emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation among the University, the Center, and the Ministry to develop education and training in line with the needs of the private sector. The University President stressed the importance of coordination among national institutions and of advancing scientific research and academic programs to meet market needs and promote sustainable development.

Participants also discussed the Center’s projects in education and training, clean energy and green hydrogen, ways to expand national and international partnerships, and opportunities to promote innovation and align scientific research with the needs of the Palestinian industrial sector.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the importance of continued cooperation among partner institutions and efforts to expand the adoption of cleaner production practices in industrial facilities, supporting the development of Palestinian industry and strengthening environmental and economic sustainability.