The Center for Sustainability brings together the Hebrew University's vast efforts to advance sustabinability through research, education, and action — within Hebrew University, throughout Israel, and worldwide.
"The academic community has a social and public imperative to take a leading role in facing humanity's greatest challenge."
Prof. Asher Cohen, President of the Hebrew University
A study led by Hebrew University researchers explores the effects of climate change on agriculture in cold and humid regions, including lessons that can be learned from drylands.
On June 28, the Center for Sustainability, in collaboration with the Bloomfield Science Museum, hosted the Launch Event for our 'Environmentally Engaged Jerusalemites' initiative. The project aims to involve Jerusalem residents in the collection of environmental data that researchers can use to analyze questions related to climate, pollution, and more. Photos and video from the event are available here.
On 14 June 2022, The Hebrew University's Center for Sustainability, together with the President's Forum on Climate Change, will host a webinar on Agriculture and Climate Change. Participation is free. Click here for program and to register.
On 2 May, The Hebrew University's Center for Sustainability and Ben-Gurion University's School of Sustainability and Climate Change jointly hosted a conference to celebrate an exciting new partnership between the two universities to advance sustainability and the environment.