EcoPeace Middle East

What EcoPeace Middle East does

EcoPeace Middle East is a trinational environmental peacebuilding non-governmental organization founded in 1994 that brings together Israeli, Jordanian, and Palestinian staff to advance regional cooperation on shared water, energy, and climate issues. The organization operates four offices — Tel Aviv (Israel), Ramallah (Palestine), Amman (Jordan), and Washington, DC (United States) — and delivers an integrated portfolio of programs anchored by the Green Blue Deal initiative, which comprises four pillars: the Water Energy Nexus, Water Resilience, Jordan River Rehabilitation, and Education Programs. Supporting offerings include the Jordan EcoPark (a 21.6-hectare ecotourism and education facility in the Jordan Valley certified as a Top 100 Sustainable Green Destination in 2016–2018), the Climate Diplomacy for Young Professionals (CDYP) leadership program delivered with Ben-Gurion University, the Global Program (which trains civil society organizations in six additional geographies), teacher-training seminars, and the Talks & Tours experience portfolio that includes a Yale Urban Design Workshop-developed VR simulation of the Jordan River Valley.

The organization's business model is a multi-stream nonprofit revenue structure: tax-deductible individual donations and corporate giving (facilitated via PayPal, bank transfer, and the Good Gifts platform, with published giving tiers such as $1,500 per CDYP participant, $300 per teacher trained, and $50 per youth tour), institutional grants from government development agencies (Swedish SIDA, German KAS, and Robert Bosch Stiftung are named), and modest fee-for-service revenue from tours, VR experiences, lectures, and Global Program trainings. Recent strategic emphasis has shifted toward the 2025 IMEC Peace Triangle framework and private-sector mobilization (notably with Saudi-based ACWA Power and Dubai-based Qamar Energy) to translate civil-society research into infrastructure investment plans, including a proposed 200 mcm/year Gaza desalination plant, a Middle East-Europe Renewable Energy Corridor, and a humanitarian and trade corridor between Jordan, the West Bank, Israel, and Gaza.

Name

EcoPeace Middle East

Legal name

EcoPeace

Website

https://ecopeaceme.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EcoPeace Middle East is a 501(c)(3) environmental peacebuilding nonprofit founded in 1994 that brings together Israeli, Jordanian, and Palestinian staff to advance regional cooperation on shared water, energy, and climate resources across the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Peacebuilding Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Resilience & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) (BPAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE), Environmental Justice & Community Environmental Health (BPAGAGAL), Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO), Eco-Tours & Sustainable Nature Travel (THAJAIAD), Water Stewardship Solutions (Conservation, Reuse, Wastewater Treatment) (THAAANAG)

Keywords

• Environmental peacebuilding
• Water security programs
• Cross-border cooperation
• Climate diplomacy training
• Environmental NGO services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jordan

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: EcoPeace Middle East is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Direct contributions are US tax-deductible. Donations are solicited from individuals and supporters through its website, PayPal, bank transfers, and check donations. Donation tiers are linked to specific program costs (e.g., $1,500 per Climate Diplomacy participant, $300 per teacher trained, $50 per youth tour).
2. International Development Funding and Grants: EcoPeace receives funding from international development agencies and government aid organizations. The Global Program is funded by Robert Bosch Stiftung. The Jordan River Rehabilitation Program is supported by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA). Studies and catalytic projects are funded with support from KAS (Germany) and SIDA (Sweden).
3. Fee-for-Service Programs: EcoPeace offers paid programs and tours including physical field tours (Jordan River Valley, Dead Sea, Gaza Basin, Emek Hefer, Jericho, Jordan EcoPark), virtual reality experiences, online tours, lectures, and faith-based Jordan River tours. Training and workshops are offered to organizations through the Global Program for a fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EcoPeace Middle East is a trilateral environmental peacebuilding NGO that designs and delivers programs and policy advocacy for cross-border cooperation on shared water, energy, and climate resources between Israel, Jordan, and Palestine. Its core offerings include the Green Blue Deal framework, the Water Energy Nexus program, Water Resilience initiatives, Jordan River Rehabilitation, the Jordan EcoPark, educational Talks & Tours (including VR simulations), the Climate Diplomacy for Young Professionals (CDYP) leadership program, the Global Program / Program on Water Security, Teacher Training Seminars, and a members-only Regional Forum.

Product overview

EcoPeace Middle East is a regional environmental NGO operating across Israel, Jordan, and Palestine that functions as an integrated program portfolio rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings include the Green Blue Deal initiative (a macro-framework for climate security with four pillars), the Water Energy Nexus (a regional water-for-energy exchange framework), Water Resilience programs, and Jordan River Rehabilitation efforts. Supporting programs include the Jordan EcoPark (ecotourism facility), Talks & Tours (educational experiences including VR), Climate Diplomacy for Young Professionals (youth leadership training), Global Program (international methodology training), Teacher Training Seminars, and a Regional Forum networking platform. The organization focuses on environmental peacebuilding through cooperative water and climate solutions rather than technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Green Blue Deal A macro-framework initiative advancing climate security in the Middle East through regional cooperation across four pillars: Water Energy Nexus, Water Resilience, Jordan River Rehabilitation, and Education Programs. Targeted at regional governments, international donors, and policymakers.
• Water Energy Nexus (WEN) Regional water-energy exchange framework between Jordan, Israel, and Palestine, where Israel and Palestine produce desalinated water for their own needs and Jordan's, and Jordan sells renewable energy to power desalination facilities. Targeted at regional governments and policymakers.
• Water Resilience Program Program addressing water allocation, regional water management, and desalination needs between Israel, Palestine, and Jordan, including proposals for fair water sharing agreements. Targeted at governments, water authorities, and international donors.
• Jordan River Rehabilitation Multi-national initiative to rehabilitate the Lower Jordan River through pollution control, sustainable water management, ecological restoration, and peace park development, involving Israel, Jordan, Syria, and Palestine. Targets governments, donors, and policymakers.
• Jordan EcoPark Model ecological preservation park in the Jordan Valley spanning 21.6 hectares, providing environmental education, ecotourism, and community engagement opportunities. Certified as one of the world's top 100 sustainable green destinations for 2016-2018. Over 20,000 visitors per year.
• Talks & Tours Educational tours and virtual reality experiences showcasing environmental peacebuilding work, including immersive VR simulations of the Jordan River Valley developed with Yale Urban Design Workshop, physical field tours (Jordan River Valley, Dead Sea, Gaza Basin, Emek Hefer, Jericho, Jordan EcoPark), online video-based tours, and lectures. Targeted at schools, faith-based groups, and the public.
• Climate Diplomacy for Young Professionals (CDYP) Regional youth leadership training program (ages 20-35) on climate and diplomacy conducted in cooperation with Ben-Gurion University's School of Sustainability and Climate Change. Includes basic and advanced training tracks held simultaneously in Israel (BGU campus), Amman, and Ramallah. Graduates receive an academic certificate from Ben-Gurion University.
• Global Program / Program on Water Security Program teaching civil society organizations worldwide the EcoPeace environmental peacebuilding methodology for water security issues, working with organizations in Lake Chad, Kenya, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Pakistan-India, and Sri Lanka. Funded by Robert Bosch Stiftung. Awarded the 2017 Prize for Innovation in Global Security by the Geneva Center for Security Policy. Delivered live or virtually.
• Teacher Training Seminars Cross-border teacher training program on water and climate in the Middle East, providing unique curriculum for high school students on water diplomacy through active, project-based learning. Targeted at secondary school teachers in Israel, Jordan, and Palestine.
• Regional Forum Members-only secure digital platform providing a safe online space for MENA region professionals to network, share ideas, and exchange information about climate challenges and opportunities. Targeted at regional professionals in environment, climate, and policy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of Jordan River water diverted; EcoPeace's master plan calls for 400-600 million m3 of water to rehabilitate the river; $4.5B investment needed across 127 projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant and flagship.

• Ben-Gurion University (School of Sustainability and Climate Change)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcoPeace's Climate Diplomacy for Young Professionals (CDYP) program is conducted in official cooperation with the School of Sustainability and Climate Change at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. The program is officially recognized by the university, and graduates receive an academic certificate issued by the university. Training tracks are held simultaneously in Israel (BGU campus), Amman, and Ramallah.
• Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI)significantStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIWI was a consortium partner in developing the first-ever Regional NGO Master Plan for the Sustainable Development of the Jordan River Valley, released in June 2015. SIWI contributed expertise in integrated water resources management to the master planning process.
• Global Nature Fund (GNF)significantStrategic or Co-development PartnerGNF was a consortium partner in developing the Regional NGO Master Plan for the Jordan River Valley (2015), contributing expertise in biodiversity and ecological rehabilitation to the master planning exercise.
• Yale Environmental Law ClinicsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcoPeace partnered with the Yale Environmental Law Clinic in 2009 to identify best practices and common failures in river basin management, studying the Okavango and Indus Basins to inform the governance structures for the Jordan River basin.
• Yale Urban Design WorkshopsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped in partnership with Yale Urban Design Workshop, EcoPeace's world-class virtual reality simulation provides immersive experiences of the Jordan River Valley and the 3 border site. This is used for educational purposes with students and groups.
• Qamar Energy (Dubai)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthored the IMEC Peace Triangle desk study on the geo-political, economic, and environmental feasibility of a Middle East-Europe Renewable Energy Corridor. Lead authors: Ezrahi Ariel, Salman Maryam, and Mills Robin. The study provides evidence that connectivity through renewables can be a game changer for the region.
• ACWA Power (Saudi Arabia)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerACWA Power, a Saudi company, is exploring joint projects in green hydrogen, renewable energy exports, and related infrastructure as part of IMEC's private sector mobilization. This represents the private sector investment engine for the renewable energy corridor component of the Peace Triangle.
• U.S. Institute of PeacesignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe U.S. Institute of Peace has engaged with EcoPeace's Green Blue Deal and environmental peacebuilding work. Director Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen has provided endorsements of EcoPeace's model for building trust through environmental cooperation.
• Stimson Center (Brussels)significantStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Stimson Center is exploring expansion of the Green Blue Deal for the Tigris-Euphrates basin (Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon). Director Dr. Kawa Hassan has publicly endorsed EcoPeace's work and partnership.
• Jordan Valley Regional Council (Israel)significantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Jordan River Peace Park project along with Spring Valley Regional Council (Israel) and Muaz Jabal Municipality (Jordan), who signed an MoU to develop the peace park at the Island of Peace in Naharayim. Supported by Israel's Ministry of Tourism.
• Gaza Strip Stakeholders (via IMEC Peace Triangle)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcoPeace's Peace Triangle strategy envisions Gaza as an integral node in the regional water-energy exchange, with a large 200 mcm/year desalination plant producing water for Gaza, the West Bank, and Jordan, powered by renewable energy from Jordan. This represents EcoPeace's most ambitious cross-border integration concept.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• World Resources Institute (WRI): Global environmental research organization producing data and policy analysis on water, climate, and food systems. Operates at much larger scale with an adjacent rather than competing model focused on research and tools rather than on-the-ground trilateral diplomacy.

Broad incumbents

• International Water Management Institute (IWMI): CGIAR-affiliated global research institute focused on water management in developing countries. Operates at much larger scale across multiple basins, addressing the same water scarcity challenge EcoPeace tackles regionally.
• U.S. Institute of Peace: U.S. federal institution working on conflict prevention and peacebuilding, with overlapping concerns on water-energy-climate security in the Middle East. An established EcoPeace partner with materially larger budget and footprint.
• Friends of the Earth International: Global federation of environmental NGOs — and notably, EcoPeace Middle East was previously known as 'Friends of the Earth Middle East (FoEME)' before rebranding, indicating a direct organizational lineage.
• International Crisis Group: Global conflict prevention NGO producing policy analysis and field research in the Middle East. Larger scale and broader mandate than EcoPeace but operates in the same regional peace/conflict space.

Direct peers

• Arava Institute for Environmental Studies: Israel-based environmental academic and research institute that uses cross-border environmental cooperation as a peacebuilding tool. Operates the same environment-as-peace model EcoPeace pioneered, with overlapping Israeli/Jordanian/Palestinian programming.
• Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI): Swedish water policy institute that co-developed EcoPeace's Jordan River Master Plan and convenes World Water Week. Operates in the same transboundary water security space and shares donor overlap.
• Stimson Center: Washington-based think tank that is partnering with EcoPeace to extend the Green Blue Deal to the Tigris-Euphrates basin. Works on adjacent water-energy-security policy and shares key endorsers (Dr. Kawa Hassan).
• Geneva Water Hub: Joint platform of the University of Geneva and the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (the same body that awarded EcoPeace its 2017 Innovation Prize) focusing on water as a driver of peace and security globally.
• Global Nature Fund: German environmental foundation that co-authored the Jordan River Master Plan with EcoPeace. Works internationally on biodiversity and ecosystem protection with overlapping basin rehabilitation mandate.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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