CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2010
| Author | Gavrikova, Karina Sergeyevna |
|---|---|
| Title | Environmental justice in Israel: the case of the Arab Bedouin in the Negev |
| Summary | This study identifies and analyzes cases of environmental injustice and unequal distribution of environmental harms and benefits focusing on the Arab Bedouin minority in the north-eastern Negev, Israel. The concept of environmental justice is used to frame the research and to interpret the data collected in the study. The study is based on the findings of the preliminary and main research including the field research. The aim of the field research was to assess the distribution and of environmental benefits and hazards and the subsequent impacts on the residents of unrecognized and recognized Bedouin settlements. Six patterns of environmental injustice and unequal treatment have been detected: differentiated access to water, discriminatory waste management practices, exposure to hazardous waste, chemicals and pollution, sewage: differentiated access to the system and exposure, differentiated access to electricity and inadequate housing. The research reveals that compared to majority population, the situation of the Bedouin living in unrecognized villages is alarming, and the environmental threat they face is high. Types of unequal treatment and exposure to environmental risks in unrecognized villages cover all six patterns of environmental injustice. It is also found that the situation in recognized villages is inadequate regarding access to municipal services. The study concludes with preliminary recommendations on how to address the unequal distribution of environmental harms and benefits through capacity-building and grassroots initiatives. |
| Supervisor | Steger Tamara |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2010/gavrikova_karina-sergeyevna.pdf |
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