Water and Environment in the EU/Palestine Action Plan

  Environment

(19) Take steps to promote good environmental governance, to aim for prevention of deterioration of the environment, and to enhance co-operation on environmental issues

• Review the PA environment policy and prioritise activities included in the Palestinian Environmental Law
• Strengthen administrative capacity and clarify responsibilities between different authorities
• Work towards improvements in the overall water and sanitation management system
• Promote enhanced regional cooperation with neighbouring countries, including on the sharing and management of water resources
• Pursue efforts to improve water supply and quality, especially in rural areas, with a view to meeting WHO standards
• Assess possibilities for participation in selected European Environment Agency activities
• Explore scope for strengthening capabilities for the safe disposal of hazardous waste