As part of its commitment to environmental and public health, GLSHD has conducted a series of studies investigating the effects of electronic waste (e-waste) burning on the health of communities and the surrounding environment. These research efforts aimed to generate evidence-based insights to guide local and national environmental policy.
The three major studies implemented included:
•    Electronic Waste Feasibility Study – analyzing the scope, sources, and economic potential of safe e-waste management
•    Health Impact Assessment of Electronic Waste Burning – documenting the physical and psychological health consequences among affected populations
•    Environmental Health Impact Study – evaluating the environmental degradation and contamination resulting from informal e-waste processing and open-air burning
The findings from these studies were published and widely disseminated, serving as critical knowledge resources for stakeholders, decision-makers, and policymakers. The data generated has informed discussions on environmental regulation, sustainable waste management, and community protection, particularly in areas heavily affected by unregulated e-waste burning.
These efforts underscore GLSHD’s role in bridging research with advocacy and action, supporting the development of evidence-informed environmental health policies in Palestine.