About
At the Dead Sea Arava Science Center, we are dedicated to advancing scientific research and education in the unique ecosystem of the Dead Sea and Arava super arid regions. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates with local and international partners to explore environmental challenges in this extreme arid environment , promote sustainable practices, and enhance community engagement. We believe in leveraging our findings to foster innovation and drive economic growth in the arid landscapes of the Arava Valley. Together, we strive to unlock the potential of this extraordinary area while protecting its natural resources for future generations.
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
1 Additional activities for the European Biodiversity Partnership: Biodiversa+4 Large-scale in situ biodiversity observations for better understanding of biodiversity state, drivers of its decline and impacts of policies5 Assessing and modelling ecosystems’ dynamic processes to guide restoration activities and to improve models used for climate7 Integrated and coordinated approaches for coral reefs and associated ecosystems (mangroves and seagrass beds) conservation, restoration, and climate mitigation and adaptation8 Strengthening pathways to alternative socioeconomic models for continuous improvement of biodiversity9 Understanding the perceptions of and improving communication on the biodiversity crisis and nature restoration benefits to sustain citizen engagement and democratic governance
Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
1 Additional activities for the European partnership on accelerating farming systems transition - agroecology living labs and research infrastructures3 Overcoming the barriers for scaling up circular water management in agriculture10 Diversifying aquaculture production with emphasis on low-trophic species
Land, ocean and water for climate action
1 (A) The ocean-climate-biodiversity nexus and marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) (A)Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE): biogeochemical and physiological responses and impacts on marine ecosystems1 (B) The ocean-climate-biodiversity nexus and marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR); Monitoring the global ocean for safe, verifiable and sustainable potential marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR)
Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
5 Consumption patterns and environmental awareness as enablers of transition to circular economy7 Demonstration, deployment and upscaling of circular systemic solutions in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative)