The Hebrew University and Haaretz are hosting the Israel Climate Change Conference 2022. The conference is scheduled for 23 February, 2022 in Jerusalem. President of Israel Isaac Herzog, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, and Hebrew University President Prof. Asher Cohen are among the distinguished guests scheduled to speak at the conference.
Researchers from the Hebrew University, together with partners in Israel and abroad, have created a 27 episode online series that presents a concise and simplified overview of the science behind global warming. Each lecture is 10 minutes long and presents one scientific aspect of global warming. Click to view the full series.
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The JLM Impact Association invites the students of the Hebrew University, Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, and Azrieli - Academic College of Engineering to join its Sustainacity Hackathon. Participants will develop solutions to challenges and existential needs in the field of environment and sustainability and in particular in food and transportation. The Hackathon is scheduled for 9-10 December, 2021. Advanced registration is required.
Prof. Johan Rockström, one of the world's leading climate scientists, says we shouldn't blame the public for 'non-environmental' behavior, and remains optimstic that we can address the climate crisis.
Prof. Eran Feitelson, who sits on the Center for Sustainiability's Academic Committee, discusses Israeli Comptroller's recently released report on the government's readiness for climate change.
Hebrew University researchers Prof. Daniel Rosenfeld Prof. Ori Adam are among these "20 Israelis leading the way out of the climate crisis."
