Israel’s big delegation to COP27 hoping to make connections, help climate with tech Dozens of events will be held at the first Israeli pavilion on Egyptian soil in 37 years, and at other locations within the UN climate change conference’s complex full item: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-big-delegation-to-cop27-hoping-to-make-connections-help-climate-with-tech/

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Despite former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s promise at last year’s climate summit to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050, in practice, Israel only committed to an 85 percent reduction Lee Yaron Oct 21, 2022 Israel failed to revise its target for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in documents submitted ahead of next month’s […]

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One of the most common platforms for disclosing climate and the environment risks is called ESG — Environment, Social and Governance — which combines data on a wide range of issues to rank the sustainability of companies and products. But without strict, uniform standards for reaching these rankings, ESG scores are difficult to compare and […]

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AFP , Monday 24 Oct 2022 In drought-hit Iraq, six out of 10 households have had their access to drinking water disrupted and a quarter of farmers have seen crop yields drastically fall this year, said a survey published Monday. This aerial view shows Iraqi civil defence members riding in inflatable boats as they take part […]

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By Maria Weldali – Oct 26,2022 Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature to host ‘Walk2COP27’ initiative ahead of COP27 (Photo courtesy of RSCN) AMMAN — Joining forces with the worldwide effort to prepare for COP27, the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) is among other organisations, hosting the “Walk2COP27” initiative. The Walk2COP27, is a […]

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Green group urges Israelis to attend Friday’s annual pre-COP27 climate march With surveys indicating that politicians lag behind public on environmental issues, nature organization cites ‘shameful disregard of the climate crisis’ in run-up to election https://www.timesofisrael.com/green-group-urges-israelis-to-attend-fridays-annual-pre-cop27-climate-march/

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Israel is the fourth largest per capita consumer of beef in the world, consuming 19.6 kg of meat per capita per year. By TZVI JOFFRE Published: OCTOBER 26, 2022 The Jerusalem and Tel Aviv municipalities have refused to sign the Plant Based Treaty, which entails a commitment to cut back on dependence on animal agriculture, the Freedom4Animals organization said […]

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Basma Fouad Friday 21 Oct 2022 Dear reader, if you are interested in international and global affairs, I invite you to read this article carefully in order to know what is happening now and how it will affect your future and the future of your children.We only hear in all international and domestic media about the […]

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This year, in light of an increase in olive crop growth, the support budget was increased and emphasis was placed on continuous monitoring systems for enforcement purposes. By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH.  OCTOBER 26, 2022 Olive-oil presses, which create a lot of waste material called “olive-press cake,” must remove it carefully to prevent pollution and damage to the groundwater, […]

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Oct 22,2022 AMMAN — The Water Ministry, during a campaign implemented in cooperation with the Public Security Directorate (PSD), detected several cases of water theft on the Zara-Maeen Pipeline, which provides drinking water to Amman, and removed illegal fixtures pumping “large amounts” of water to fill water tankers from the the Al Kursi spring in […]

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Surprising new Israeli research finds that afforestation in semi-dry places may even make global warming worse. By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH  SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 18:52   The net climatic effect of afforestation of arid areas suitable for planting. In gray – arid areas that are not suitable for planting for various reasons (agricultural areas/urban areas/hot or dry or […]

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Experts say the process of aquaculture requires much less space than traditional agriculture methods, and could provide relief in case of a future food crisis that might be caused by overpopulation The Media Line|  Published: 10.14.22, Aquaculture and genetic modification could provide the basis for solving some of the world’s food insecurity problems in the coming […]

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By Mohammad Ghazal – Oct 15,2022 – Last updated at Oct 15,2022  93  131 googleplus0  141  1 Menwer Ibrahim, a livestock herder in the Al Majidiyya village, is seen posing in front of his sheep in this recent photo. Recent photos of a part of the 400 dunum area where the International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas implements […]

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Oct 13,2022 AMMAN — Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) President Nayef Bakhit and Green Action in Enterprises (GAIN) Project Manager Elisaveta Kostova on Wednesday signed a cooperation agreement. The agreement aims at providing technical support and preparing an action plan for green industrial growth in Aqaba in cooperation with DT Global and BDO Jordan […]

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TUBAS, Sunday, October 16, 2022 (WAFA) – A group of Israeli settlers last night vandalized and shattered solar cells for Palestinian owners in the village of Al-Farisiya in the northern Jordan Valley region, northeast of the occupied West Bank, according to local sources. Witnesses told WAFA that a group of Israeli settlers sneaked into the village […]

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By Yara Dahdal As an environmentalist, I feel very fortunate to live in Palestine. Our region is blessed with a rich biodiversity, which can be attributed to its distinct location as well as to its diverse biogeographic zones and topography. Nevertheless, combating the consequences of climate change worldwide is one of the most challenging problems […]

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Oct 15,2022 Jordan is home to two species of turtles listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species, said Abeer Bilbeisi, CEO of JSCT (Photo Courtesy of Abeer Bilbeisi) AMMAN — Invasive human activities combined with the effects of climate change are posing “serious” threats to the survival of […]

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 Oct 14,2022 AMMAN — The joint project between Germany and Jordan “Quality Infrastructure for Efficient Water Management”, that combines the water sector with the metrology sector, started its first training module under the auspices of Secretary-General of Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) Bashar Bataineh on Tuesday. The first training module was launched at the WAJ […]

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 Oct 14,2022 The French Institute in Jordan in partnership with the Irish and French embassies organised the ‘Mode Eco-responsible’ fashion show on Wednesday to mark the occasion of Environment and Climate Week (Photos by Osama Aqarbeh) AMMAN — Showcasing the potential for contemporary fashion to be sustainable, local Jordanian designers and models came together to […]

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Government organizations will send staff members to Ein Hardalit in Nahal Kziv, Beit Yanai National Park, the Paratroopers’ Grove near Palmachim and the Einot Tzukim nature reserve. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF  OCTOBER 14, 2022 The Environmental Protection Ministry and the Nature and Parks Authoritythis week announced they will hold educational activities at several national parks and nature reserves across […]

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