Middle East

The Middle East accounts for five percent of the world’s population and one percent of the world’s water. Much of EPA’s current work in the Middle East is made up of two key programs:

(1) a Bilateral environmental capacity building program with Jordan; and

(2) Environmental technical assistance to 11 countries in North Africa and the Middle East as part of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).

Programs and activities with these countries vary since each has its own environmental problems, priorities and relationship. Some of our efforts include capacity building, solid waste management, Pollution Prevention/P2 cleaner production, coastal management protection, clean fuels and vehicles, and water security. 

In addition, EPA has agreements with Israel on Science and Technology and Water Security.

Learn more about our work in the Middle East:

• Jordan
• Israel
• Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)

 

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Contacts

For additional information on EPA's work in the Middle East, contact:

Shereen Kandil
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of International Affairs (2670R)
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20460
E-mail: kandil.shereen@epa.gov
(202) 564-6433