Syrian glassblowing is a traditional craft that dates back over 2000 years to Phoenician times, with a rich history and cultural significance in the country.

The craft was historically famous in Urem Al-Kubra town in Aleppo, which was a major center for this craft.

The war had a significant impact on traditional glassblowing in Aleppo countryside, but artisans were able to restore the craft after liberation from terrorism.

The craft of glassblowing is considered one of the plastic arts types and is an important part of Syria's cultural heritage.

Hussein Najjar, a renowned glassblower, has 40 years of experience in this craft, which highlights the skill and dedication required to master it.

Glassblowing was included in UNESCO's intangible heritage list, and in 2023, it was listed for urgent preservation, emphasizing the need to protect and promote this traditional craft.

The history of glassblowing in Damascus is closely tied to the city's rich cultural heritage, with glasswork being an essential part of Damascene handicrafts.

Damascus glasswork is characterized by painting on glass with oxides and thermal colors, which is a unique and intricate technique.

The craft of glassblowing is not only an important part of Damascus' cultural identity but also a significant aspect of its history, with family names in Damascus often being associated with traditional professions, including glassblowing.

However, traditional crafts, including glassblowing, are being threatened by modern technology and are being abandoned by younger generations, which poses a risk to the preservation of Syria's cultural heritage.

The preservation of traditional professions, such as glassblowing, is necessary to protect Syria's heritage and cultural identity.

UNESCO's decision to list glassblowing as an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding is a recognition of the craft's importance and the need to take immediate action to preserve it.

The economic conditions in Syria have also had a significant impact on traditional crafts, including glassblowing, with a decline of 50% in traditional crafts due to high production costs, income taxes, and low demand.

The lack of support and unequal competition have forced many craftsmen to close their workshops and switch to other jobs or migrate, which has further threatened the survival of traditional glassblowing.

Despite these challenges, traditional glassblowing remains an essential part of Syria's cultural heritage, and efforts are being made to preserve and promote this craft, including exhibitions and seminars that showcase traditional Damascene handicrafts.

The Russian Cultural Center in Damascus has also played a role in promoting traditional Syrian crafts, including glassblowing, through co-organized exhibitions and events.

The Ministry of Industry has also organized exhibitions and events to promote traditional Syrian crafts, including glassblowing, which highlights the government's efforts to support and preserve this traditional craft.

Unfortunately, the exact number of traditional glassblowing artisans currently practicing in Syria is not specified in the available documents.

However, it is mentioned that thousands of craftsmen have closed their workshops and switched to other jobs due to economic conditions, posing a significant threat to the preservation of traditional glassblowing.

The average monthly salaries in Syria are about $20, making it difficult for craftsmen to sustain themselves financially.

The high prices of raw materials also affect traditional crafts production, posing another challenge to the preservation of the craft.

Craftsmen in Syria, including glassblowing artisans, need soft loans without interest to advance their facilities and a heritage market to preserve heritage crafts.

The Union of Craftsmen in Hama is working to secure industrial diesel and electricity supply for craftsmen, which could potentially benefit glassblowing artisans.

Hundreds of craftsmen in Daraa want to stop their work due to a lack of resources, which may include glassblowing artisans.

The poor electrical situation, shortage of industrial gas, and lack of night lighting affect craftsmen's work and increase their burdens significantly.

In conclusion, Syrian glassblowing is a traditional craft that requires urgent preservation and protection, and efforts are being made by UNESCO, the Syrian government, and local organizations to promote and preserve this craft.

It is essential to support and preserve traditional glassblowing to protect Syria's cultural heritage and identity.

By providing financial grants, training, and marketing opportunities, it is possible to promote and preserve traditional glassblowing in Syria.

Additionally, raising awareness about the importance of preserving traditional glassblowing and promoting it internationally can help to safeguard this intangible cultural heritage.

Overall, the preservation of traditional glassblowing in Syria requires a collective effort from the government, local organizations, and international communities to protect and promote this unique and valuable craft.

Syrian glassblowing is a traditional craft that dates back over 2000 years to Phoenician times, with a rich history and cultural significance in the country.

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Content: Art of glassblowing returns again in Aleppo countryside liberated from terrorism

The town of Urem Al-Kubra in Aleppo province in northern Syria has historically been famous for its skilled glassblowing craftsmen. The war considerably affected this traditional craft inherited from our ancestors, but after the liberation of the city from terrorism, some artisans have brought it back to life. The artisan, Yassin Arab learned the glassblowing craft from his father when he was a child, and after the town was liberated from terrorism, he returned to his small facility, where he worked to restore it and start working again. Arab does not hide his enormous passion for the craft of glassblowing and his belief in the need to preserve this ancient Syrian heritage. Regarding the working mechanism, the artisan explained to SANA that he uses recycled glass, melts it again in the oven at high temperature, and then chooses a specific shape for its manufacture, whether hookah bottles, vases, plates, small jugs, fish houses for decoration, decorated cups and antiques of different sizes. After that, t he piece is blown, rotated and processed by the artisan until it takes its final shape using white and brown colors, and once the manufacturing of the product is finished, it is decorated and colored to give it the required aesthetics. For his part, Hussein Najjar noted that he learned the craft of blowing glass manually since he was young and has been working in this field for 40 years. He added that he is able to make any shape or glass container, using his imagination, and considered that the art of glassblowing is one of the types of plastic arts. Traditional glassblowing is a profession that dates back more than two thousand years (since the time of the Phoenicians) and was included in December 2023 by UNESCO on the list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity that needs urgent preservation. Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The craft was historically famous in Urem Al-Kubra town in Aleppo, which was a major center for this craft.

The war had a significant impact on traditional glassblowing in Aleppo countryside, but artisans were able to restore the craft after liberation from terrorism.

The craft of glassblowing is considered one of the plastic arts types and is an important part of Syria's cultural heritage.

Hussein Najjar, a renowned glassblower, has 40 years of experience in this craft, which highlights the skill and dedication required to master it.

Glassblowing was included in UNESCO's intangible heritage list, and in 2023, it was listed for urgent preservation, emphasizing the need to protect and promote this traditional craft.

The history of glassblowing in Damascus is closely tied to the city's rich cultural heritage, with glasswork being an essential part of Damascene handicrafts.

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Content: Samples of the Damascene Literary Heritage Attend an Exhibition and Seminar in the Culture of Infection
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In the exhibition “Heritage Crafts are Inherited by the Fragrance of History ” hosted by the Adawi Cultural Center, the artworks varied between glass decoration, Damascene brocade and various handicrafts.
The exhibition was followed by an introductory seminar on these arts for the Sheikhs of Carr and craftsmen specialized in these professions under the supervision of the handicraft trainer Rowaa Yousef.
Youssef Lassana explained that the exhibition was dedicated to traditional professions in general and handicrafts, especially such as brocade, painting on glass, Islamic motifs and handicrafts to maintain their continuity and importance.
Mohammed Bassam Rayhan Sheikh Al-Karar in painting on glass and decoration spoke in his intervention about the history of this craft, its forms, fields of work and materials used in it, pointing out that the glass, which was the first to be invented by the Phoenicians, evolved in Damascus throughout history and was painted on the mishkat and lanterns using oxides and various materials, thermal colors, acrlik and others.
The Damascene brocade craftsman Mohammed Rankous explained in his intervention that this cloth is made of natural silk and golden reed yarns and attributed to Damascus because it took its character, heritage and environment, such as the painting of Omar Khayyam, the Levantine Rose, grape clusters, the lover and the beloved, and the octagonal geometric drawings, pointing out that this craft entered the cultures of different civilizations.
Nasruddin Mohammed is a graduate of applied arts and a drawing teacher who participated in paintings for his students from children and boys. In his intervention, he explained the history of the Damascene plant decoration, its methods, types and schools such as Andalusian, Persian and Damascene, and its differences in decoration, diggings, mirrors and miniatures, indicating that its history dates back to the Andalusian civilization, which was its main creativity in palaces and buildings.
Mohammed Sabha is a bridal craftsman who participated in a group of decorative glass works for brides and explained that he has completed a model of a waterfall flowing from an electric mountain that is operated by hand from cardboard, wood and cork inspired by his ideas.
Rana Ayoub participated in a group of works of three-dimensional models and miniatures of the Levant environment. She explained that she chose this environment because she grew up and lived in it and adored it. It is necessary to inform future generations of their heritage and history, pointing out that she works with cork, wood, natural materials, gypsum, ceramic paste and others.
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Damascus glasswork is characterized by painting on glass with oxides and thermal colors, which is a unique and intricate technique.

The craft of glassblowing is not only an important part of Damascus' cultural identity but also a significant aspect of its history, with family names in Damascus often being associated with traditional professions, including glassblowing.

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Thuriyeh is the Syrian capital, Damascus, with its aesthetics, ancient walks and attractive colors.
It is filled with the cultural and societal vocabulary of distinct traditional industries, manifested in one of its prominent images by ancient professions, which have been associated with and named, since ancient times, by specific families who have practiced them.
However, these names, which are full of cultural and historical content, have become threatened by the threat of modern technology, which, with its various fields, has been “stolen ” by the descendants of the“ industrialists ” of the ancient Damascene professions.
The names of the majority of Damascene families are attributed to many of the names of traditional professions, where we find the names of families who worked in the textile professions and derivatives, including Bait al-Hayek, ropes, kattan, nouilati, maslati, Sabbagh, wool, and many more.
We also find that there are families that practiced the manufacture of shoes called Bait al-Jazmati, al-Sakafi, al-Kandarji, al-Bawabiji, Kabaqibi, while the families that practiced the profession of al-Samana, for example, Bait al-Khodari, al-Fakhani, al-Kuzbari, al-Khallati, al-Arqsoussi, al-Jabban, al-Labban, al-Zayat, and Sharabati.
The families working in the field of clothing and fabrics were named Bait al-Khayat, al-Kawa, and al-Hariri.
It is clear that these names have an important historical and social value, as they are linked to a cultural and historical component that tells the stories of the place and reflects its heritage and features of attractiveness, but it is remarkable that these nicknames, which were associated with important unique professions and were a strong indication of an influential presence. As they melt and disappear, the grandchildren abandon the origins of the craft or abandon it altogether, and they see it as useless and profitable.
This will lead in the future to the loss of a rich heritage, as Mohammed Samer al-Mahayri confirms to Al-Bayan, whose family is famous for the craft of making hodges and then boxes, hence the name, where he shows that hundreds of families in Damascus were associated with the names of professions as the city was an important commercial and economic center, pointing out that “there are many families with the same surname, but they are not related. It is not a city or a province, and one of these families is the Mahayri family, for example. ”
He pointed out that modern technology has become a real threat to an important traditional heritage component, namely the traditional crafts group, which has been abandoned by grandchildren.
Reflection
Al-Mahayri points out that the naming of families by the names of professions that were prevalent in Damascus reflected the values, culture and socio-economic level of those families.
He also explains that these crafts, together with the families, have left a great impact on the life of the Damascene community, a beautiful impact that should not be absent, and there must be specialized projects that protect and care for it by preserving the component of these traditional professions.
He continues: You find that it has developed professions and ended some professions turned owners to other professions, the barber family some of them moved to work in the soap industry and trade in the market of Bzouria, and the Arqsousi turned to carpentry also, and they originally were selling liquor, and many others.
Continuation.
In turn, Mahmoud Hamami, who insisted on challenging the waves of technological temptation and preserving the profession of his grandparents, where his family works in the profession of Damascene baths as a law graduate, but he continues to manage family-owned baths for decades, pointing out that « his brothers went to work in other professions, and this is the case of most families whose name was associated with the names of professions ».
Diversification
It is worth mentioning that the names of the Damascene families referred to are related to the variety of professions. At the level of confectionery industry, we find many family names associated with these professions, such as: Bait Ka ’ ikati, Halwani, Sukari, Knivati, Baggati.
While we find the house of Kahwaji, Hakawati, Rawi, Tetunji Tanbokji, and Arkeli.
As for the professions related to education, we find: the families of the house of the professor, the teacher, the teacher, the haja, and the osta, while the families famous for science, culture and medicine are called the house of the poet, the writer, the writer, the writer, the Arab writer, the wise, the surgeon and the case.
There are also many families that bore the name of the profession of blacksmithing, such as: Sankari, Bawabiri, Mujlakh, and Sheikh blacksmiths, while the families that made musical instruments were called the house of string, and Awad, while the families were named after the house of castles, stones and flint for those who practiced the profession of stone quarries.
There are family names associated with military professions such as: the house of the soldier, the lieutenant colonel, the soldier, and the brigadier.
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However, traditional crafts, including glassblowing, are being threatened by modern technology and are being abandoned by younger generations, which poses a risk to the preservation of Syria's cultural heritage.

The preservation of traditional professions, such as glassblowing, is necessary to protect Syria's heritage and cultural identity.

UNESCO's decision to list glassblowing as an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding is a recognition of the craft's importance and the need to take immediate action to preserve it.

The economic conditions in Syria have also had a significant impact on traditional crafts, including glassblowing, with a decline of 50% in traditional crafts due to high production costs, income taxes, and low demand.

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Content: What is the reality of traditional and traditional professions in Syria?
DAMASCUS – The traditional professions and crafts in Syria were not immune to the repercussions of the war. In light of the difficult economic and security conditions that the country has been witnessing for more than a decade, these professions are suffering from an unprecedented decline related to production and market conditions, which makes them today threatened with extinction.
The head of the Union of Craftsmen in the province of Latakia Jihad Pro, in a recent statement to the local newspaper Al-Watan, the decline of the production of handicrafts and handicrafts of various kinds by 50% within the province, considering the high costs of production inputs and increased income taxes as direct reasons for this decline.
Bassam Qalaji, head of the artisanal association for confectionery in Damascus, told the local newspaper Global last month that more than half of the confectionery craftsmen had stopped producing and switched to other professions due to low demand and insufficient profits.
Successive statements reveal the reality of Syrian traditional and traditional crafts, which are suffering under the weight of the economic decline that the country is suffering from.
This situation has prompted thousands of craftsmen to close their workshops and shops and switch to other jobs, or migrate and move their work abroad, amid the real threat of the disappearance of many traditional traditional traditional professions and handicrafts, which constitute vital sectors of the economic sector in the country and an integral part of its cultural identity.
What are the main reasons for this decline?
How does it affect the economic life of the country?
Lack of support and unequal competition
Anton, a 42-year-old Damascene craftsman and former owner of a mosaic workshop in rural Damascus, says his struggle for years to keep his workshop open, producing and selling enough to pay its workers has been futile.
He adds in an interview with Al Jazeera Net: "I tried hard to maintain the workshop and its workers for as long as possible, but the constant high prices of wood (local and imported) in an inappropriate manner, the long interruption of electricity (16-18 hours a day), and the low demand for mosaic in the domestic and foreign market, all factors forced me to lay off workers, and later to close the workshop after months, during which I received only two orders."
In addition to these factors, Anton attributed the low demand for "original" mosaics and other handicrafts and heritage artifacts (copperware, damask, antika, textiles) to:
The reality of the market at the moment in the absence of tourists.
• The decline of external demand for the commodity as a result of the interruption of trade relations with foreign markets.
• Migration of brokers and traders and thus reduced export.
• Unequal competition.
With heritage products becoming “more than luxury ” for Syrians suffering from poor purchasing power (average monthly salaries of about $20), and the lack of support for craftsmen and awareness of the importance and authenticity of these products by trade unions and government agencies, Syria ’ s craftsmen face major challenges to continue their craft.
Although there are no accurate figures on the number of craftsmen who have been driven by working conditions to emigrate outside the country, the head of the Damascus Craftsmen ’ s Union, Ali Qarmashti, revealed in an interview with the local news website Click News last year that the percentage of Damascene craftsmen migrating has become very high, especially among young people.
Repellent economic and social policies
In addition to the direct economic factors that led to the decline of traditional crafts during the past few years, represented by the high prices of raw materials, the poor reality of services, and the decline of the sale and purchase movement, there were indirect factors that affected these crafts.
Syrian economist Younis Karim believes that the artisan crisis began in 2008 after being subjected to great pressures due to the change of the general economic orientation in the country.
He said in an interview with Al Jazeera Net: "Since 2008, the authorities have put their hands on the spread of these industries due to the importance of their geographical location, and work to change their features in favor of wealthy investors, or provide them as donations to countries that Damascus seeks to establish bilateral relations with."
According to the expert, the reality of the work of traditional crafts after 2011 became more complex and difficult with "the continued adoption of economic and social policies by the regime that restrict the owners of these crafts, exclude them from support, take their places of deployment, in addition to the cessation of exhibitions and the difficulty of participating in external events because of the political positions of the regime.
Karim explains that the family and social disintegration suffered by Syrians as a result of large-scale migration during the last decade was an added reason for the decline of these crafts, which “relied on inheritance between generations of the same family as a tradition followed by Syrian craftsmen long ago. ”
Kilo to Piece and Pieces
It seems that some traditional crafts and crafts are in the same trench with traditional crafts in their war against extinction, where the owners of many traditional crafts are no less original than those of heritage, especially the confectioners from the high costs of raw materials in production, high costs of energy stands, and successive losses due to the reluctance of citizens to buy expensive Arabic sweets.
Suhaib, 55, owner of a sweets shop in the Jazmatiya area of Damascus, told Al Jazeera Net: "Days pass without selling a total of a kilo of various items, and two years ago the stagnation of goods in the shop became a familiar phenomenon to us, and had it not been for the holiday seasons, and some occasions and weddings held here and there, we would have closed long ago."
Al-Halwani Al-Damascene adds in an interview with Al-Jazeera Net: "Our profits, and the profits of most of the shops of Halwanis in Damascus, have decreased by a large percentage since the beginning of the economic crisis in the country."
Al-Halwani pointed out that the price of a kilo of some varieties of Arabic sweets has exceeded 400 thousand pounds recently, adding: "Which is not able for Syrians to buy, so we have become selling methods in which we rely on small quantities, so we sell baklava, crystal, shaped, asian, brominated and other items in ounces, grain (piece) and two grains to keep the sales movement, and do not stop customers from our shop."
As for the reasons why sweets in Damascus stopped working and many of them emigrated outside the country, Al-Halwani said: “Many reasons start from the large annual taxes that are inconsistent with high operating costs and low profits, in addition to the high prices of commercial electricity and fuel needed to operate shops and laboratories, the huge increase in the prices of raw materials, the high wages of workers, and the reluctance of customers to buy these sweets except on occasions. ”
High prices
Prices of food, nuts and other components of Arabic sweets have risen by varying rates recently, as the price of a kilo of animal margarine reached 150 thousand pounds ($equivalent to about 2511 pounds), while the price of a kilo of pistachio love rose to 300 thousand, and the price of a kilo of walnuts to 120 thousand.
The prices of popular sweets such as Al-Barazek and Al-Ma ’ amoul in Damascus markets, by the holy month of Ramadan, were between 100 and 130 thousand pounds per kilo, while the prices of medium and luxury sweets such as “Al-Belouria ”,“ Al-Mashkeel ”, “Kool and Shakour ”,“ Aish Al-Bulbul ” and “Baklava ” ranged between 250 and 500 thousand per kilo, which is equivalent to the salary of a Syrian employee in the public sector.
The head of the artisanal association for confectionery industry, Bassam Qalaji, attributed this rise in confectionery prices to the government lifting subsidies on oil derivatives, which led to a direct increase in costs by 150%, pointing out that raising the price of electricity by 5 times will lead to an increase in the price of about 650 products.
Qalaji said in a statement to the local newspaper Al-Watan last month that the largest number of confectionery craftsmen emigrated, and their first destination was Algeria followed by Germany.
In March last year, the head of the artisanal association for the confectionery industry revealed that 70% of the workshops of the confectionery industry were closed due to the economic crisis and the low demand for sweets and refreshments.
A severe blow to the economy
This gradual disappearance of traditional crafts is a painful blow to the Syrian economy, says economist Younis Karim, “For decades these crafts have been the largest incubator of Syrian labor, and their contribution to the economy before 2011 ranged from 40 to 50%. ”
This is what Matanios Habib, a researcher and former Syrian oil minister, said in a research paper entitled “The private sector in Syria ” (2005), when he pointed out that the private industrial sector in Syria tended to invest in crafts for fear of nationalization policies, whether during the era of Syrian-Egyptian unity (1958-1961) or after the revolution of March 8 (1967).
Karim stresses that the crisis of workers in traditional crafts, such as confectioners and others, dates back to before 2011, specifically to the period between 2007 and 2009, when there was “an attempt by the regime to pressure the owners of traditional crafts and crafts by forcing them to pay taxes, and to keep them away from city centers in favor of large investors. ”
Younis Karim believes that the gradual demise of these crafts will have negative effects on the Syrian economy because of their role in "providing job opportunities beyond those provided by large laboratories and their excellence in ease of operation and achievement, and the ability to spread.
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The lack of support and unequal competition have forced many craftsmen to close their workshops and switch to other jobs or migrate, which has further threatened the survival of traditional glassblowing.

Despite these challenges, traditional glassblowing remains an essential part of Syria's cultural heritage, and efforts are being made to preserve and promote this craft, including exhibitions and seminars that showcase traditional Damascene handicrafts.

The Russian Cultural Center in Damascus has also played a role in promoting traditional Syrian crafts, including glassblowing, through co-organized exhibitions and events.

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Content: Exhibition of craft products by Syrian and Russian artists in the public park in Aleppo
Halab-Sana
On the grounds of the public park in the city of Aleppo, the activities of the exhibition of craft products were launched today, with the participation of 20 craftsmen and artists from Syria and the Russian Federation.
The exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Industry in cooperation with the Russian Cultural Center in Damascus, the Federation of Artisans in Aleppo and the Syrian Professional Center Association, includes a collection of heritage and artistic works, paintings of Ajami thread, ornaments and handicrafts of wool, orphans, leather, rugs, carpets, bamboo and silver industry.
According to the President of the Union of Artisans in Aleppo, Mohammed Hossam Hallak, in a statement to SANA correspondent, the exhibition aims to highlight the traditional handicrafts and crafts and folklore professions to revive them by training the younger generations and mastering their industry to preserve them.
Mustafa al-Nu, President of the Syrian Professional Center Association, pointed out that the association worked to attract professionals and handicrafts, and provided them with financial grants to encourage them to continue their work, to preserve these crafts from extinction, in addition to training young people wishing to learn these crafts and develop them to suit the times.
The Russian artist Yuri Lishin, famous for the manufacture of blowing on glass, talked about his professionalism for more than 54 years, and his participation in many exhibitions in the world, indicating that his visit to Syria to learn about the glass industry, and participate in workshops on the manufacture of hand glass in Syria.
A number of participants noted the importance of the exhibition, which allows for the marketing of their products, where Zakaria Sultan, who works in the craft of silver and peat breaking, explained that he participates with silver and copper products and accessories made by hand in various forms for swimming pools, steadfastness, image cadres and chandeliers, in addition to grafting copper on wood, calling for providing the necessary support to maintain this profession.
The craftsman Ayman Saeed presented the results of the drawing on wood, which is called Ajami art, and stated that he learned to make this art and plant motifs and painting in Arabic calligraphy in the association, and became a trainer contributing to the revival of heritage, and that the exhibition is an important opportunity to market his products.
Artist Tala Naravyan participated in watercolor, oil and other paintings painted with pencils and charcoal, talking about the Armenian and Arab heritage and the neighborhoods of Aleppo and its citadel, pointing out that she participates to introduce people to the components of the rich Syrian heritage through painting because it constitutes the language of the world.
Samira Misto, who works in the craft of making the ancient traditional macrame, using colored threads and ropes to decorate the Koran, mirrors, clothes and jewelry, pointed out that she is working to develop this profession by adding beads and tree trunks to revive and preserve it.
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The Ministry of Industry has also organized exhibitions and events to promote traditional Syrian crafts, including glassblowing, which highlights the government's efforts to support and preserve this traditional craft.

Unfortunately, the exact number of traditional glassblowing artisans currently practicing in Syria is not specified in the available documents.

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Content: Hama craftsmen demand a deadline to complete licenses
Hama – Hassan Al-Mohammed
The demands of the heads of associations at the meeting of the Union of Craftsmen in Hama focused on how to improve the level of services in the industrial zone, address the issue of sanitation and road maintenance, speed up the implementation of the industrial zones in Masyaf, Suqaylabiya, Muhardeh and Salamiya, issue the acquisition order, review the unfair taxes as a result of estimation of the workers.
The meeting stressed the extension of the deadline granted to the craftsmen who have been allocated shares in the expansion of the industrial zone until the end of this year to enable them to complete the licensing procedures as the majority of the professionals are unable to complete the construction of their sections in light of the high prices of materials, in addition to granting soft loans to the craftsmen without interest to help them in the advancement of their facilities. Reconstruction.
They called for the need to establish a heritage market in Hama to be an incubator for heritage crafts in order to preserve heritage crafts from extinction, in Khan Rustam Pasha and the establishment of craft workshops to train the young generation.
In order to graduate a generation of skilled craftsmen as well as to establish investment projects, the proceeds of which are returned to the Union of Craftsmen.
In turn, the head of the Union of Craftsmen of Hama, the yellow paramedic, said that the number of active associations in the Union is about 21, with the turnout of the number of members of the Union reached about 12,000, and that the Union of Craftsmen in cooperation with the City Council of Hama allocated between 700 and 750 craftsmen in the expansion of the industrial zone.
Al-Asfar pointed out that the Union is working to secure the requirements of the craftsmen from the material of industrial diesel after organizing schedules of the needs of the craftsmen and securing the electricity supply in the industrial zone without rationing during working hours, as we hope fairly and not delay the distribution of industrial diesel.

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Content: Hundreds of craftsmen in Daraa want to stop due to lack of oil and gas
Daraa - Duaa Al-Rifai
Many craftsmen in the city of Daraa complained of the deterioration of the service situation in the industrial zone, which has become unbearable, especially with regard to the cleanliness and pits scattered in most of the streets of the industrial zone and the lack of night lighting, which makes every workshop owner in a state of constant anxiety for fear of thefts, to suffer from the shortage of diesel and industrial gas.
Head of the administrative and financial office of the Union of Craftsmen of Daraa, Ayman Al-Dhmad added his voice to the voices of industrialists and craftsmen, stressing that all craft associations are affected by the continuous power outage according to a harsh rationing system in which the hours of connection do not exceed one and a half hours for 4 hours cut.
He revealed the desire of hundreds of craftsmen to stop working and close the workshops due to the poor electrical situation, pointing out that a large number of them were affected by the shortage of industrial gas, as they are forced to buy this material from the black market at exorbitant prices, which is reflected in the high prices of products.
On the subject of industrial diesel, he pointed out that there is a special committee that estimates the need of artisans at 300 liters, but what the artisan gets is less than 200 liters, and these quantities are not enough for the need.
Al-Dhmad said that the situation of fuel and electricity increased the burdens of craftsmen in this period significantly, which requires the support and support of the concerned authorities to return the productive wheel of these crafts, which support thousands of families.
The dressage has set its threshold on the Industrial Bank in Daraa province, which categorically refuses to cooperate with the craftsman by granting him loans, unlike the rest of the branches in other provinces.

However, it is mentioned that thousands of craftsmen have closed their workshops and switched to other jobs due to economic conditions, posing a significant threat to the preservation of traditional glassblowing.

The average monthly salaries in Syria are about $20, making it difficult for craftsmen to sustain themselves financially.

The high prices of raw materials also affect traditional crafts production, posing another challenge to the preservation of the craft.

Craftsmen in Syria, including glassblowing artisans, need soft loans without interest to advance their facilities and a heritage market to preserve heritage crafts.

The Union of Craftsmen in Hama is working to secure industrial diesel and electricity supply for craftsmen, which could potentially benefit glassblowing artisans.

Hundreds of craftsmen in Daraa want to stop their work due to a lack of resources, which may include glassblowing artisans.

The poor electrical situation, shortage of industrial gas, and lack of night lighting affect craftsmen's work and increase their burdens significantly.

In conclusion, Syrian glassblowing is a traditional craft that requires urgent preservation and protection, and efforts are being made by UNESCO, the Syrian government, and local organizations to promote and preserve this craft.

It is essential to support and preserve traditional glassblowing to protect Syria's cultural heritage and identity.

By providing financial grants, training, and marketing opportunities, it is possible to promote and preserve traditional glassblowing in Syria.

Additionally, raising awareness about the importance of preserving traditional glassblowing and promoting it internationally can help to safeguard this intangible cultural heritage.

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Content: Culture of Al-Baath Newspaper
Intangible heritage contributions to the protection of national identity
Amina Abbas
Heritage researchers and scholars agree that the Levant region is the most important heritage repository for humanity, as it has the oldest and richest heritage, and this heritage, both material and intangible, was coveted by the colonists since ancient times to destroy culture and identity, there is no identity without heritage based on it, and no heritage without identity, so Syria is keen through its institutions and bodies to emphasize the importance of preserving it.
Hence, the Quneitra branch of the Arab Writers Union, in celebration of World Heritage Day, decided to hold a seminar in the Levant Hall of the National Museum entitled “Contributions of Intangible Heritage to the Protection of National Identity ” with the participation of Dr. Amal Daccak, Professor Ruba Al-Diab, Qas Ghassan Houranieh and Dr. Rima Diab, Head of the Quneitra branch of the Arab Writers Union. It represents not only traditions and the past, but society in all its layers, and links the past to the present and the future, and it is a means for each people to prove its existence in the world and its authenticity, while stressing that the intangible heritage contributes to the preservation of identity and personality. Our identity and our heritage in the era of globalization, which is trying to eliminate our heritage and culture to be part of this lost world.
This was also confirmed by Dr. Dakak in her participation: “The Syrian tangible and intangible heritage is rich in its authenticity and civilization that dates back thousands of years, so it was and still is coveted by the colonists who stole many treasures to be in their world museums, and their war on Syria recently was aimed at destroying culture and identity and stealing antiquities. ” It is an integrated cultural unit formed by man throughout his long history with his creative thinking, observations, reflections and experiences accumulated generation after generation, and it is the social environment occupied by man and the components and pillars produced by previous generations until it reached subsequent generations and has the function of supervising the behavior of the individual and his sociocultural upbringing because it is a reflection of the social, intellectual and cultural life of peoples. As Daccak pointed out, the identity is the set of psychological, social and civilizational features of our nation throughout its long history, and the folklore constitutes the identity of a homeland rich in culture and civilization, calling in the era of globalization to seek to preserve our cultural identity and heritage, which represents this identity to face the challenges of globalization that invade us and want to eliminate our identity and culture. And our originality by drawing different borders in which national identity is absent and killing people in their country.
Because the Levantine rose and its associated practices and traditional crafts are important Syrian heritage elements inherited from generation after generation, and was included by UNESCO in 2019 in the list of intangible human heritage was talked about by Professor Al-Diab, who was crowned queen of roses and became Syrian ambassador to the world: “The Levantine rose was found painted on the wall of a palace on the island of Crete and was introduced to France during wars. As the poet Nizar Qabbani wrote about her,“ I am your Damascene rose, O people of the Levant, and whoever finds me should put me in the first vase, ” referring to the areas of its cultivation in Damascus countryside and Ghubartha. The project was launched by the Syrian Secretariat for Development in 2020 with the support of First Lady Asma al-Assad, affirming that Syrians consider the Levantine Rose an important part of their culture. The Ministry of Tourism has taken it as its slogan, in addition to many medical and cosmetic companies and building a path that is architecturally designed in the form of a Levantine Rose, explaining that the elements of the Syrian intangible cultural heritage include: Traditions and expressions “qaṣīda, mawwāl, ataba, dalaouna, zaghārīd, folk proverbs ” and the arts:“ Aleppo qadūd, coastal dabka, Circassian dance, Syriac church music ” Social practices “preparing and serving bitter coffee ” Knowledge and practices related to nature and the universe:“ cupping, traditional architecture ” Skills related to traditional crafts “wooden mosaic, brocade ” The crafts associated with the Levantine Rose ”, and that the elements of the intangible Syrian heritage included in the lists of human heritage are: falcon hunting, shadow fiction theater, Levantine Rose, Aleppo cod, glass blowing and making sticks and playing on them.
It is noteworthy that the seminar included the presentation of a film prepared by dr.
Amal Daccak spoke about heritage in our contemporary lives and its role in preserving our national identity, and the participation of the storyteller Ghassan Houranieh through a short story titled “The Levantine Rose ”.

Overall, the preservation of traditional glassblowing in Syria requires a collective effort from the government, local organizations, and international communities to protect and promote this unique and valuable craft.


The US is the largest consumer of avocados, accounting for almost half of global demand.

Mexico, the world's largest avocado producer, has seen a rise in avocado farming, with 70% of production coming from Michoacán.

Avocado farming expansion has led to significant environmental concerns, including deforestation, with over 300 square kilometers of Mexican forest converted to plantations between 2018 and 2023.

Avocado production consumes around 1,000 liters of water per kilogram, contributing to water depletion in areas where it's prevalent.

The avocado industry is linked to social concerns, including labor exploitation and displacement of indigenous communities, particularly in Mexico.

Certification programs like the Rainforest Alliance promote sustainable avocado farming, reducing deforestation and supporting environmental, social, and economic goals.

Technology innovation, like satellite imaging and drones, can support reforestation and reduce deforestation in areas impacted by avocado farming.

GLC Cerritos LLC has hired a sustainability director and aims to secure Fair Trade certification to promote sustainable avocado farming practices.

The growing demand for avocados has significant economic, environmental, and social implications, requiring a multi-faceted approach to address these concerns.

Drip irrigation and mulching can reduce water consumption and promote sustainable avocado farming, with drip irrigation cutting water use by up to 50% and boosting productivity.

Implementing sustainable practices, like reducing water and chemical use, can mitigate avocado production's environmental impacts and promote responsible farming.

The global avocado industry has significant environmental, social, and economic implications, requiring a comprehensive approach to address these concerns.

The US is the largest consumer of avocados, accounting for almost half of global demand.

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In one day, two politicians were killed in a Mexican avocado.
In one day, two politicians were killed in a Mexican avocado.
Posted February.
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On the 26th, in the high-income avocado (Avocado • avocado), the world's largest producer of avocado, in Maravatio, Michoacán state, southeast Mexico, two candidates for mayor were shot dead.
Avocado is a healthy super food, especially in developed countries such as the United States.
However, in the local area of Mexico, various criminal forces around the control of circulation is very fierce, resulting in frequent violence.
According to local media reports such as "El Universal", on the afternoon of the 26th, in the center of Malabatio, Miguel Angel Reyes, the candidate for mayor and current doctor of the ruling party Morena (Morena), was shot dead by unknown persons on the way to the car.
On the same night, Armando Pérez Runa, a candidate for mayor of the opposition National Action Party (PAN), was also shot dead.
Authorities speculate that this is a crime committed by forces trying to influence the elections in the run-up to June 2, when the elections, parliamentary elections and local council elections are held simultaneously.
Michoacán is known as a region where various criminal organizations are active, such as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Mexico ’ s most powerful criminal organization.
Conflicts of interest between organizations have been fraught.
Last year, the number of attacks against politicians and government associates (Michoacán) ranked fifth out of all 32 states.
At the same time, in Michoacán, avocados can be harvested four times a year, based on the mild climate, etc.
About 70% of Mexico ’ s avocado production comes from this region.
Most of this is exported to the United States, which accounts for almost half of world demand.
According to statistics from professional statistics website Statista, the per capita avocado consumption in the United States in 2022 is about 4.2 kg, an increase of about four times over 20 years ago.
With the increasing profitability of avocado cultivation, many criminal organizations vie for circulation rights.
Civic Data, a local civic group, fears that attacks by various criminal groups may reach the worst levels in history when local councils are sworn in and elections are held this year.
Illegal cultivation of avocado cultivation is also high. At least 300 square kilometers of forest have been turned into avocado plantations in 2018-2023.
In response, the authorities recently said that they will prevent the export of avocados grown on illegal farmland.
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Two politicians killed in one day at a Mexican avocado farm
Two politicians killed in one day at a Mexican avocado farm
Posted February.
29, 2024 07: 28
Updated February.
29, 2024 07: 28
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On the 26th, two mayoral candidates were shot and killed in Maravatio, Michoacan state in southeastern Mexico, the world ’ s largest producer of avocado avocado, known as “green gold. ”
Avocado is a healthy superfood, especially popular in developed countries such as the United States.
However, in Mexico, the fight between various criminal forces around the control of circulation is very fierce, resulting in frequent violence.
According to local media reports such as "El Universal", on the afternoon of the 26th, in the center of Marabatio, Miguel Angel Reyes, the candidate for mayor of the ruling party Morena (Morena) and the current doctor, was shot and killed by unknown persons on the way to his car.
The same night, Almando Pérez Runa, a candidate for mayor of the opposition National Action Party (PAN), was also shot and killed.
Authorities speculate that this is a crime committed by forces trying to influence the elections in the run-up to June 2, when general elections, parliamentary elections and local council elections are held simultaneously.
Michoacán is known as a region where various criminal organizations are active, such as the Jalisco de la Cartel (CJNG), Mexico ’ s most powerful criminal organization.
The struggle for the interests of the organization has been painful.
Last year, Michoacan ranked fifth out of 32 states for attacks on politicians and government associates.
Meanwhile, in Michoacán, avocados can be harvested four times a year due to the mild climate, etc.
About 70% of Mexico ’ s avocado production comes from this region.
Most of this is exported to the United States, which accounts for almost half of the world ’ s demand.
According to professional statistics website Statista, the average avocado consumption in the United States in 2022 was about 4.2kg, an increase of about four times over 20 years ago.
With the increasing profitability of avocado cultivation, many criminal organizations have scrambled for circulation rights.
Civic Data, a local civic group, is concerned that attacks by various criminal organizations may reach the worst levels in history when local councils are sworn in and elections are held this year.
The illegal cultivation of avocado is also very serious. In 2018-2023, at least 300 square kilometers of forest have been converted into avocado plantations.
In response, authorities recently said they would block the export of avocados grown on illegal arable land.
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Avocado production consumes around 1,000 liters of water per kilogram, contributing to water depletion in areas where it's prevalent.

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In the Mexican state of Michoacán, which produces about 80% of the world ’ s avocado, avocado cultivation has depleted local water supplies and caused severe environmental damage, with studies showing that avocado cultivation has led to deforestation, soil erosion and chemical contamination of water sources.
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In recent years, the avocado industry has become a staple in many diets around the world, and its popularity has increased greatly due to the multiple health benefits.
However, the demand for this fruit has led to harmful environmental effects and the emergence of a mafia that controls the production and distribution of avocados in some countries.
A Chilean study published recently said that avocado cultivation has caused severe water shortages, as well as in Peru, where large farmers have dominated the avocado market since the 1990s, where cultivation requires huge amounts of water, the production of one kilogram of avocado, consumes about 1,000 liters of water, much more than other crops such as tomatoes or oranges.
According to a report by the Water Footprint Network, the production of one kilogram of tomatoes requires about 300 liters of water, and the high water use of avocado production has led to water scarcity and depletion of aquifers in some areas.
In the Mexican state of Michoacán, which produces about 80% of the world ’ s avocado, avocado cultivation has depleted local water supplies and caused severe environmental damage, with studies showing that avocado cultivation has led to deforestation, soil erosion and chemical contamination of water sources.
According to the report, moving avocados from the production site to the market also has a significant impact on the climate, as avocados are grown mainly in developing countries, and are exported to developed countries such as the United States, Europe and Japan, and the transport of avocados over long distances contributes to greenhouse gas emissions harmful to the environment. Approximately 5.4 kg of carbon dioxide emissions per kg of avocado.
Avocado production has also led to the emergence of a mafia that controls the production and distribution of avocados in some countries, where the avocado mafia operates mainly in Mexico, where it controls the production and export of avocados, and this mafia, according to media reports, consists of criminal organizations that use violence and intimidation to control the production and distribution of avocados, and often extort money from farmers. The avocado mafia uses violence to eliminate competitors and dominate the export market, as studies have shown that these gangs are responsible for deforestation, land grabbing and violence against indigenous communities in Mexico.
According to dozens of studies published in recent years, avocado cultivation also has negative effects on local communities. In some areas, demand for avocados has led to land grabbing, community displacement, labor exploitation, and avocado cultivation in the Mexican state of Michoacán has led to the displacement of indigenous communities and the exploitation of often paid migrant workers. Some studies have shown that the expansion of avocado cultivation has displaced traditional crops, leading to food insecurity and loss of biodiversity.
According to the study, governments around the world can take various measures to mitigate the impact of this agriculture on the climate, and one way is to promote sustainable avocado farming practices that reduce water use and reduce the use of chemicals. Protect the environment, provide financial incentives to farmers and enact laws that will deter illegal and criminal practices in these countries.

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Drug lord avocado rises in Mexico, superfood wreaks ecological havoc
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As a superfood, avocado has gained a lot of attention in recent years, and many cafes and restaurants have taken advantage of this trend, launching avocado meals and beverages. However, as the demand for avocado has increased, the cultivation of agricultural land has also expanded, which has caused ecological havoc in Mexico, the country of origin, and the rise of "avocado criminal organizations."
Avocado is native to Central America, Mexico and Peru, with Mexico ’ s largest producing region located in the southern state of Michoacán, producing 70% of the country ’ s avocado, and the neighboring state of Jalisco, producing about 11% of the country ’ s avocado. As demand for avocado grows, the cultivation of avocado spreads to other states, including Colima. and Chiapas.
However, this wave of expansion of the avocado garden has not been carefully evaluated, but under the guidance of local criminal organizations, with almost brutal methods of deforestation, the local preservation of the original forest has been completely destroyed.
According to the conservation news website Mongabay, one tree in Jalisco is illegally cut down every 75 seconds to be converted into a casserole garden, with around 1,100 trees disappearing every day.
The study found that in 2010, Jalisco ’ s avocado garden was about 0.84 million hectares, but by 2021, it has reached 27.8 million hectares, more than tripled, and nearly half of the state ’ s 56,000 hectares of agricultural land has been used to grow avocado; and correspondingly, deforestation has accelerated since 2019, at least 0.51 million hectares of woodland has become avocado, resulting in pristine acorn. A large number of forests and evergreen forests have disappeared.
Under the avocado craze, criminal organizations also sniffed business opportunities, and the notorious Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes extended his reach into the field, and his Jalisco New Generation Cartel acquired the land of local residents and transplanted the avocado to obtain huge amounts. Profit.
Locals point out that not only private land, but also protected woodlands that require official permission to convert to other crops, and that even if people report to the government that these organizations have substantial control over these areas, they end up sinking into the sea, with the result of course more virgin forest areas being destroyed.
In addition, compared to the original forest, planting avocado requires a lot of water, so after the new avocado garden is planted, it is necessary to build a large water storage tank to reserve irrigation water, which reduces the function of rainwater infiltration and local water collection.
Mexico is not a country with abundant water resources. As the number of avocado trees continues to increase, it will undoubtedly worsen the local water shortage and exacerbate political tensions.
On the other hand, there are also locals who try to coexist with the original ecology and introduce more eco-friendly avocados.
Javier Magaña Cárdenas, a avocado farmer who has long maintained the forest and helped restore the trees, said the authorities should establish a system to help identify and verify the provenance of avocados and ensure that illegal avocados are eliminated by consumers.
Already, many smallholder farmers have partnered with the Rainforest Alliance, a non-governmental organization, and around 1,500 hectares of avocado gardens in Jalisco have been certified for sustainable agriculture.
Sergio Graf Montero, head of the Jalisco Ministry of Environment and Territorial Development (SEMADET), said that as long as the demand for non-destructive avocados in the market rises, farmers will naturally choose such methods, and it is still consumers who determine the future of the ecology.
Updated: 2023-06-18 19: 38 GMT + 08: 00

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Abang Johari sits on a rocking chair made of Acacia wood which was presented to him as a token of appreciation. Also with him are (from left) Hamden, Zaidi, Awang Tengah and Len Talif. – Penerangan Photo

KUCHING (Oct 27): The use of advanced technologies could bring further changes to the forest sector especially in planted forest, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He said technology such as hyperspectral imaging could be used in the monitoring of pest and disease incidents in big plantations, mapping of soil types, volume prediction and so on.

“For the downstream industry, the advancement of technology could help in better processing of plantation logs to ensure optimum utilisation,” he said in his keynote address at the 3rd International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO) Acacia Webinar 2021 at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex here.

He said the hyperspectral imaging system developed by the state Forest Department contains a wealth of data, including forest stand composition such as species composition of natural or planted forest through discrimination and mapping.

“The hyperspectral imaging system is also useful in detecting and mapping any irregularities present in the forest ecosystem such as invasive species, tree diseases and many more.

“In addition, the high spectral and spatial resolution sensor can determine the health status of planted forest stand in the state. These benefits include monitoring of pests and diseases, nutrient status and the effectiveness of control measures in planted forest stand,” he said.

On a related matter, Abang Johari said future transition to profitability in the state’s forest sector was not only dependent on achieving a high level of productivity of forest plantation but also required well-trained, highly skilled and motivated employees.

“Universities and training institutes need to work closely with the sector to understand, prepare and develop the integrated industry-universities training courses to provide skilled and motivated employees for the industry and make the industry a success,” he said.

He also said that human capital and capacity in the processing of industrial forest could be further enhanced through collaborative projects with various higher learning institutions, both locally and internationally, with focus on research on the potential and best practice species, management, silviculture and harvesting as well as design of the product that can be produced from the species planted.

“It must also be competitive and marketable,” he added.

He said in addition to products, forest plantation certification is crucial for a sustainable forest plantation industry.

“Certification is a tool to ensure good plantation management practices, leading to efficient harvesting and production, and help in increasing the market confidence of timber products from well-managed plantations,” he remarked.

Among those present at the ceremony were Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Assistant Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datu Len Talif Salleh, Ministry of Urban Development and Natural Resources permanent secretary Datu Zaidi Mahdi, state Forest Department director Datu Hamden Mohammad, and Land and Survey Department director Datu Abdullah Julaihi.

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GLC Cerritos LLC hires Sustainability Director Armando Garcia

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In order to enhance its sustainability efforts, GLC Cerritos LLC, the leading Jalisco avocado grower-shipper, has hired Armando Garcia as Director of Sustainability.  This newly created position will evaluate current sustainability initiatives with in the company and define a strategy for future projects.  “Cerritos has shown a strong commitment for its sustainable development over the years, which makes it a very unique company within the Mexican Avocado sector; therefore, I am very excited to undertake this new position and work to strengthen Cerritos sustainability program” commented Garcia.

Mr. Garcia most recently worked as Managing Director of the Jalisco Avocado Growers and Exporters Association (APEAJAL), where he was originally hired to develop its sustainability department.  He introduced projects with Rainforest Alliance, the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization, the Business Alliance for Climate, Stronger Together, and has worked on the reforestation program, and other green initiatives that APEAJAL has sponsored.

“Cerritos is known throughout the industry for their sustainability efforts.  They strive to live up to their mission “To inspire agribusiness with sustainability by producing healthy food for the world”, said Garcia pointing to such projects as the responsible recruiting initiative with Stronger Together.  The company currently farms 3000 acres of avocados, all of which are certified by Global G.A.P. and Rainforest Alliance.   The company is currently working to securen Fair Trade certification inpreparation for the 2024/25 Mexico avocado season.

Owner Saul Medina mentioned that Armando will first to a deep dive into Cerritos’ current sustainability projects, including governance, human rights, labor and environmental standards.  From there he will develop a sustainability strategy to define how these projects will continue to evolve in the future, and which others will come to bring in sustainability’s full spectrum into the company.

US division president, Giovanni Cavaletto, welcomes Armando Garcia to the team stating  “There is so much good that the Mexican avocado industry brings to the communities where we work.  Mr. Garcia is a great addition to the team to help define our sustainability strategies and share the message of these efforts with the rest of the industry.”

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Minister of Agriculture inspects models of sugar cane cultivation in the modern irrigation system of Nag Hammadi
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The Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Major General Ashraf Al-Daoudi, Governor of Qena, inspected a number of agricultural fields (sugar cane and aromatic plants) in the village of Halfaya Bahri, which depends on modern irrigation systems, accompanied by Alaa Farouk, President of the Agricultural Bank of Egypt, MP Ashraf Rashad, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hisham Al-Hosri, Chairman of the House of Parliament and some MPs....
In a press statement on the sidelines of his tour in Qena Governorate, Al-Qusayr said that this comes in implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi towards the application of modern irrigation systems in agriculture, explaining that he listened to a detailed explanation from the owner of the farm about his experience in relying on modern irrigation (sprinkling-drip) and his dependence on solar energy in operation. Drip irrigation in addition to about 20 acres of aromatic plants with sprinkler irrigation system.
The Minister of Agriculture praised the experience, stressing that it is a model to be followed for his fellow farmers towards switching to modern irrigation systems, pointing out that these systems contribute to increasing the productivity of the feddan by a large percentage and maximizing the utilization of water resources in addition to their role in reducing cost, labor and fertilizer consumption by up to 50%.
He added that the Ministry of Agriculture seeks to generalize the experience of planting cane crops with seedlings and new varieties that are characterized by high productivity and resistance to climate change and rely on the irrigation of those crops drip, thanking the organizers of this experiment and the Agricultural Bank of Egypt for providing the necessary support and funding that contributed to the success of the experiment.
For his part, the Governor of Qena said that the governorate is the first at a level in the cultivation of cane and sugar production, where the cultivated area of more than 120 thousand feddans produces about 3 million tons of cane annually equivalent to 300 thousand tons of sugar, pointing out that the governorate in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture is keen to develop the cultivation of cane through the introduction of new varieties with high production capacity. facilities for them.
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What strategies can make global avocado trade more ethical?

Implementing sustainable practices, like reducing water and chemical use, can mitigate avocado production's environmental impacts and promote responsible farming.

What negative impact has the increased global demand for avocados had on the environment?

What strategies can make global avocado trade more ethical?

The global avocado industry has significant environmental, social, and economic implications, requiring a comprehensive approach to address these concerns.

What negative impact has the increased global demand for avocados had on the environment?

What negative impact has the increased global demand for avocados had on the social structure and the economy of the countries that produce them?

labor exploitation
displacement of local communities