Environment and Sustainability

Our Environment and Sustainability program emphasizes the connections between environmental issues and social and economic concerns, promoting a comprehensive understanding of society and sustainability. In Israel, we focus on areas such as climate and energy policy, green economy, smart growth, urban resilience, and sustainable communities. By working in collaboration with our partners, we aim to effectively promote sustainable development and drive positive change in these areas.

What are Green Jobs?

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Green jobs are leading a pivotal socio-economic shift in line with the tenets of sustainable development, moving beyond traditional paradigms that are detrimental to the environment. These roles, centered on conservation, efficiency, and ecosystem health offer a pathway to harmonize economic development with ecological balance, ensuring a prosperous future for both the planet and its inhabitants.

Understanding the Circular Economy: Principles, Benefits, and Applications

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The circular economy marks a significant evolution in the global approach to production, consumption, and waste management. Diverging from the traditional linear model, which is characterized by a 'take, make, dispose' process, the circular economy is predicated on the principles of reducing waste and pollution, maintaining products and materials in use for as long as possible, and regenerating natural systems.

Sustainable Finance Explained: Concepts, Advantages, and Practical Implementations

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Sustainable finance weaves environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into financial strategies, striving for a harmony between economic advancement, environmental preservation, and social fairness. Despite the many challenges in mainstreaming sustainable finance principles in practice, it holds promising potential for crafting a sustainable future.

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Publications

Policy Imperatives for Green Employment and a Just Transition

Policy paper

This document aims to advance Green Employment and facilitate a fair shift to a low-carbon economy in Israel.

Hebrew

Meat Atlas 2021

Atlas

There is hardly any other food that pollutes our environment and the climate as badly as meat. However, no government in the world currently has a concept of how meat consumption and production can be significantly reduced. But if the sector continues to grow as it has up to now, almost 360 million tons of meat will be produced and consumed worldwide in 2030. With ecological effects that are hard to imagine.

English

Sustainable Development Goals in Light of the Covid-19 Crisis

Report

The report deals with the 2030 Agenda and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a framework and opportunity to recover from the Covid-19 crisis that has affected the world over the past year. The report focuses on monitoring the implementation of three goals in Israel: Gender Equality, Climate Change and Ending Poverty; and the activities of CSOs in these areas.

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