Israel has suffered from a chronic water shortage for years and in recent years it experienced drought. The increase in demand for water for domestic uses, caused by population growth and the rising standard of living, together with the need to supply water pursuant to international undertakings have led to over-utilization of its renewable water sources. The policy for the water sector, particularly in the past decade, combined with the absence of adequate action facing the impending water shortage situation, […]
The archaeology and geography of Israel offers historic and interesting sites that are worldwide known. All the sites are protected by the Israeli Nature and Parks Authority, which conserves the sites, and make them accessible for the public. On the 150 nature reserves, there are many species of wild plants, fish, birds and mammals. Some of the sites are declared as UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Masada, Megido… Also there are parks in Israel which are located at archaeological […]
From solar-powered water heaters to hydrogen-fuelled cars, the big impact Israel has made as an innovator in green technology and the push for a more sustainable society is unexpected from a country of Israel’s small physical size. In a 2009 report by the CleanTech Group, Israel ranked number 5 clean tech country in the world. Israel’s lack of conventional energy sources has spurred extensive research and development of alternative energy sources and Israel has developed innovative technologies in the solar […]
The Israeli Environmental Protection policy is based upon a long-term vision and is developing the tools necessary for implementing this policy. The multi-annual targets which have been formulated by the ministry include: 1. Minimization of emissions and wastes which damage the environment and human health. 2. Protection, increased efficiency of use and rehabilitation of environmental resources and ecosystems for future generations. 3. Prevention and reduction of population exposure to risks and hazards. 4. Increased capacity to confront and prepare for […]
Blockbuster prescription drugs sold worldwide that treat multiple sclerosis, cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases derive from Israeli biotechnology. Israel creates more medical devices per capita than any other country, and its life sciences exports earn more than $3 billion a year. Israeli research is at the forefront of the emerging fields of stem-cell therapy and genomics, and two Nobel Prizes in Chemistry, the first to Profs. Avram Hershko and Aaron Ciechanover of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, and the second […]
Despite the decline in its importance versus other economic branches, agriculture has been growing in absolute terms and still plays an important part in Israel's economy, representing today some 2.0 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and about 3.5 percent of exports. Agricultural inputs produced in Israel are valued today at over $2 billion, of which 70% are exported. Agriculture is of major national importance; in certain areas, such as the Arava and the Jordan Valley, it provides the […]