About Us

The Towns Association for Environmental Quality (TAEQ) was founded in 1993 by scientists and educators wishing to raise awareness of environmental issues within Israel’s Arab community.  The first environmental organization to focus on the specific challenges facing this sector, TAEQ adapts traditional Arab technologies and develops new ones in order to help the Arab community manage and protect the environment in which they live.  
Located in the Galilee – where Jews and Arabs live in close proximity to each other – TAEQ is also a driving force for local environmental coexistence. Based on a non-political philosophy that inspires people to come together to protect their “common denominator” – the natural environment they share – TAEQ’s expanding circle of influence is bringing this compelling model for pro-active peace building to communities throughout the region.
TAEQ’s activities focus on the following areas:

• Education and training
• Research and development
• Environmental planning
• Upgrading the environmental infrastructure
•  Promoting sustainable local economic development
• Development of eco-tourism based on traditional Arab agriculture and building practices
• Policy formulation and consulting on the local, regional and international level.