Water Management

Arab American University adopts several policies to ensure efficient water management and conservation. The University community is educated about the importance of responsible water usage and its conservation. This is achieved through implementing technical measures to enhance water usage efficiency. For example, smart irrigation techniques are used in green spaces and gardens to conserve water.

On Jenin’s campus, the university has a rainwater tank with a capacity of 2000 m3 for the football field, gym, and swimming pool. There are 8 underground tanks distributed across the buildings, totaling 1450 cubic meters. The combined annual rainfall water amounts to 3450 cubic meters, approximately one-third of what is needed for irrigation of crops and gardens. In the Ramallah campus, rainwater is collected from building roofs into a 2300 m3 collection tank due to natural flow. It is then pumped into a 1300 m3 tank at a higher location and distributed to buildings for flushing. This indicates that the university has a rainwater utilization system.

The Arab American University offers a master's program in sustainable and renewable energy. This program aims to graduate individuals capable of working as environmental consultants. Environmental consultants typically work on a contractual basis with clients from both private and public sectors. They address issues such as water pollution, air quality, and soil contamination. Environmental consultants possess scientific knowledge and technical expertise required to conduct field and desk research, environmental assessments, and provide consultancy services to companies on a range of matters.