[color=#42a6c6][size=3]Supporting smart entrepreneurial ideas to combat climate change[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]The Agricultural Development Association (Agricultural Relief) announces the opening of applications to benefit from the program to support pioneering ideas and projects to confront climate changes in the agricultural sector (individuals and groups), which comes within the framework of the project to promote sustainable livelihoods and comprehensive economic opportunities in rural communities "My Land 2".[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]  This project aims to support ideas and projects that are based on the problems faced by the agricultural sector that lead to climate change and include several sectors including (water, agriculture, soil, fertilizers, etc.). This activity targets all youth, researchers, farmers and engineers who carry an entrepreneurial idea.[/size][/color] [color=#42a6c6][size=2]The project focuses in particular on new and creative ideas and innovations to address climate changes in the agricultural sector in the following areas:[/size][/color] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Soil (its problems and technological solutions).[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Fertilizers and optimal methods for their production and use without affecting the environment.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Water treatment and smart ways to manage water.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Green production techniques.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]The use of alternative energy in agricultural techniques.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Recycling techniques to reduce the negative impact on the environment.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Production and use of agricultural varieties resistant to climate change.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Smart ways to control the climatic conditions of greenhouses.[/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [color=#42a6c6][size=2]How to apply:[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]Those wishing to benefit from the project should send the project idea in the form of a mini-business plan to the following e-mail: fares.nasasrah@pal-arc.org, and the e-mail is entitled "Climate Change Grant".[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]For more inquiries, you can contact us through: 0595991224[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]Note: The target sites in the project are West Bank cities only.[/size][/color] [color=#42a6c6][size=2]Conditions for applicants for grants:[/size][/color] [ol] [li][color=#000000][size=2]The applicant must be a resident Palestinian who works and lives in the targeted locations in the project.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]To be within the age group (22-40 years)[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]It is preferred that he be a fresh graduate or unemployed, or work intermittently.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]He has good knowledge of agricultural work, and has the experience and competence to work on the project.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]That the project idea be pioneering, creative, innovative, non-traditional, economically feasible, and feasible for implementation, application, and development in the field of climate change reduction in the agricultural sector.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Existence of an initial economic feasibility study for the proposed project, and that the infrastructure is available as a suitable site for the establishment of the project within the specifications and technical standards related to the nature of the project.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Commitment to participate in project training and activities.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Attach a copy of the ID and the latest education certificate, feasibility study or business model with the application.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Taking into account the sustainability and expansion of the project.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Considering the environmental and social impact of the project.[/size][/color][/li] [/ol] [color=#42a6c6][size=2]Notes:[/size][/color] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Incomplete and non-compliant applications will not be considered.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Applications are accepted by submitting the application electronically via the e-mail fares.nasasrah@pal-arc.org or submitting it at one of the Agricultural Relief offices[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Introductory and promotional workshops will be held via the Internet, which will be announced later through the agricultural relief pages.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]The deadline for submitting applications is on Saturday 13/05/2023 at 4:00 pm, and applications submitted after this date will not be considered.[/size][/color][/li] [/ul]