Eva Haller and Heidi Haller Groshelle, hosts of the Eva Haller Salon Series, in a March 2024 interview with Dr. Michael Ben-Eli, Dr. Mohammed Alnabari, and Ms. Jamila Abu Kaf, delved into the fascinating world of sustainable development, Bedouin culture, and the transformative Project Wadi Attir, The Lab’s flagship development project.
The interview centered around the insights, experiences, and stories of navigating through the special issues the project faces; and discussed insights into Bedouin culture and the Negev community; the holistic sustainability principles embodied by the project; the work accomplished through the innovative agricultural school at Wadi Attir in nurturing future leaders; and how Wadi Attir, especially post October 7th, brings Arabs and Jews together to shine as a beacon of peace and support for neighboring communities, building bridges, fostering understanding, and creating a brighter future for all.
Project Wadi Attir is a groundbreaking initiative of the New York-based Sustainability Laboratory and the Bedouin community in The Negev Desert. The project demonstrates an approach to sustainable dryland agriculture that leverages Bedouin traditional values, aspirations, and experience with modern-day science and cutting-edge technologies. The project showcases the implementation of The Lab’s holistic sustainability principles, demonstrating innovations in green technology, community and economic development, environmental stewardship, and more.
The Eva Haller Salon Series brings together artists, scientists and media makers from around the globe. Recordings of the conversations can be found on the MyHero website.
