Tareq Abu Hamed, the Executive Director of the Arava Institute of Environmental Studies in Israel will speak about the unique environmental program offered through a collaboration with Ben Gurion University. The Institute offers a center where Israelis, Palestinians, Jordanians, and international students learn, research and work together to address the urgent challenges of climate change. Through cutting-edge renewable energy and water innovation, real-world applied environmental projects, and visionary academic programs, the Institute is building climate resilience across the region while fostering cooperation and shared solutions. This is a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand about the Institute's groundbreaking work in sustainability and peace-building, and to learn how Arava.org is creating hope and climate impact in one of the world's most fragile ecosystems.