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Center for Cleaner Production (CCP)
CCP, an initiative by Al-Quds University, promotes sustainable industrial practices and facilitates the transition to a circular economy.
CCP’s Role in Sustainable Development
The center bridges academia, industry, and global best practices in cleaner production and environmental management to drive sustainability.
Addressing Environmental Challenges
CCP provides practical solutions to pressing environmental issues, aligning with sustainable consumption and production principles.
Strategic Location in Jerusalem
Located at Al-Quds University, CCP collaborates with the University Business Center for Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (B-CITE) to foster innovation.
Empowering Youth for Eco-Innovation
CCP enhances the capacity of young innovators in Jerusalem, promoting eco-innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
International Recognition and Partnerships
Endorsed by UNEP and UNIDO in 2017, CCP is an observer member of RECPnet, strengthening its global impact.
Future Vision and Impact
CCP aims to expand its role in sustainable industrial development through stronger local and international partnerships.

Center for Cleaner Production (CCP) Background

The Center for Cleaner Production (CCP) is an initiative by Al-Quds University to catalyze advancing sustainable practices in industrial operations and fostering a transition to a circular economy. As a dedicated service-providing center, CCP stands at the forefront of sustainable development by bridging academia, industry, and global best practices in cleaner production and environmental management. The center is positioned to address pressing environmental challenges through practical solutions that align with sustainable consumption and production principles. The location of the CCP in Jerusalem as part of the Al-Quds University provides networking activities with the University Business Center for Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (B-CITE) specifically in providing youth in Jerusalem with capacities for eco-innovation.

It is worth noting that the establishment of the Palestinian CCP was endorsed in 2017 by UNEP and UNIDO as was admitted as an observer member to RECPnet.

About Palestinian Center for Cleaner Production

The CCP plays a vital role in transforming the economy from a linear model to a circular one. It promotes sustainable consumption and production practices; the center encourages industries to move from the traditional “take-make-dispose” model to a more regenerative approach. The CCP’s initiatives contribute to:

1. Resource Efficiency: identifies ways to minimize waste and optimize resource use, the center helps industries reduce costs and environmental footprints

2. Waste Valorization: supports the development of strategies to repurpose waste materials, turning them into valuable inputs forother processes

3. Capacity Development: builds a workforce capable of driving innovation in cleaner production and sustainability

The CCP’s efforts align with global sustainability goals and contribute to building a resilient, low-carbon economy. It fosters collaboration between academia and industry and ensures that sustainable practices are taught and implemented effectively.  Through its governance structure, comprehensive services, and focus on capacity building, the CCP is poised to make a significant impact in driving the transition to a circular economy, both regionally and globally.

Services Offered

Advancing sustainability through innovation—empowering industries to enhance resource efficiency, minimize waste, and implement cleaner production practices for a more sustainable and competitive future. The Center offers the following services:

Training Programs

The CCP offers comprehensive training programs focused on sustainable consumption and production. The training programs are designed to cater to various audiences, including industry professionals, policymakers, and university students. These programs cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • Cleaner production techniques
  • Environmental and Energy management systems
  • Auditing tools for sustainability
  • Best practices in resource efficiency and waste minimization
  • UNIDO TEST Management Cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act) as an integrated approach for sustainable production in the manufacturing sector
Developing policy Tools and Economic instruments

With stakeholders’ representation in the Steering Council CCP would encourage manufacturing industries to adopt SCP and RECP concepts and tools. This should positively facilitate Academia-Industries collaboration and hence stimulate the national innovation eco-system.

Environmental, Energy, and Resources Efficiency Auditing Services

In collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the CCP provides technical services based on the Transfer of Environmentally Safe Technology (TEST) methodology.  In offering these services, the CCP assists industries in identifying opportunities for improving efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and achieving compliance with global sustainability standards.  These services include:

  • Resource efficiency in cleaner production
  • Material flow cost accounting
  • Environmental and Energy Auditing
  • Recommendations for integrating cleaner production technologies

Empowering Eco-Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Building youths’ skills in eco-innovation and entrepreneurship in collaboration with the B-CITE and will work collaboratively with national and international innovation centers

Governance Structure

The CCP is governed by a robust and inclusive Steering Council that represents key stakeholders and experts in cleaner production. The council guides and supports the CCP’s national strategic plans.

  1. Executive Vice President Jerusalem, Al Quds University – Chairman
  2. Representative from Palestinian Investment Fund –Member
  3. Representative from Palestinian Union of Industries – Member
  4. Representative from Palestinian Ministry of Industry – Member
  5. Representative from Palestinian Environment Authority – Member
  6. Representative from Palestinian Energy and Natural Resources Authority – Member
  7. An Expert in Industrial Engineering – Member

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