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Publication Info: OECD / November 2023
Summary: The Climate Action Monitor is a key publication of the International Programme for Action on Climate (IPAC), and it provides a synthesis of climate action and progress towards net-zero targets for 51 OECD and OECD partner countries.
The Global Cleantech 100 Report
Publication info: Cleantech Group / Annual January report since 2009
Summary: The Global Cleantech Innovation Index (GCII) recognizes the world’s top 100 private companies likely to significantly impact the cleantech market over the next decade.
Regional Climate-Tech Collaboration
Publication info: Startup Nation Central, Israel Democracy Institute, EcoPeace ME / May 2024
Summary: The Regional Climate Collaboration project, led by the Israel Democracy Institute, Startup Nation Central, and EcoPeace ME, aims to foster climate innovation partnerships between Israel and MENA countries, including Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain. Currently in its final stages, the project's report is expected by late 2024.
Climate Change and Health in Israel: Adaptation Policies for Extreme Weather Events
Publication info: Israel Journal of Health Policy Research / June 2013
Summary: Climate change has increased the global frequency of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, floods, and droughts, posing significant health risks and necessitating locally tailored adaptation measures. This paper reviews the health impacts of these events in Israel, reflecting Mediterranean region trends, and highlights the urgent need for clear public health policies, including early warning systems, health system readiness, education, improved living environments, and regional collaboration.
Promoting Renewable Energy to Cope with Climate Change—Policy Discourse in Israel
Publication info: In Sustainability from The Advanced School for Environmental Studies, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem / March 2021
Summary: Evidence shows that global climate change is driving the adoption of renewable energies, which are critical for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change, as well as for adapting energy systems to extreme events. This paper finds that Israeli policy-makers prioritize renewable energies for mitigation over adaptation, reflecting the influence of international emphasis on mitigation in shaping domestic climate policy.
Economic Aspects of Israeli Adaptation Policy to Climate Change
Publication info: Social Science Research Network / October 2014
Summary: The Israeli Climate Change Information Center (ICCIC), established by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, is conducting research to support Israel’s national climate change adaptation strategy, with a focus on economic aspects. This research aims to gather and integrate scientific findings on climate change impacts, identify knowledge gaps, and assess risks across key sectors such as water resources, public health, biodiversity, and green building. By analyzing "No Regret alternatives"—cost-effective strategies that should be pursued regardless of the severity of climate change—the research will inform policies and investments that maximize resilience while minimizing economic risks. The multi-disciplinary approach will help develop a comprehensive adaptation plan for Israel, contributing valuable insights for both national and international climate policy.
Publication info: Energies (MDPI)/ June 2024
Summary: This article explores energy poverty in relation to climate change across rural and urban areas in eight European countries and Israel, examining 31 locations with varying geographical and economic conditions. It assesses how winter energy vulnerability can be identified using energy poverty indicators and how it is influenced by climate change. The study found that energy poverty is highly dependent on location and regional development, with rural areas being more vulnerable. Climate change is expected to exacerbate energy poverty, particularly in rural regions.
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Chapter 1. Policy Steps to Promote Agri-voltaic Projects around the World
Publication info: NZO (worked funded by PAI) / September 2024
Summary: This document is a review of the various policies used in different countries around the world, for the promotion of agrivoltaics projects, including the regulatory and economic incentives, and technical guidelines.
Government Support of Adaptation Plans in the Local Municipalities
Publication info: The Knesset Research and Information Center / August 2023
Summary: The report helps in mapping and identifying problems in the preparedness of local municipalities to climate changes. It also highlights the gaps between central and periphery municipalities and assists in identifying area in which outside support might be beneficial.
Publication info: Office of State Comptroller / October 26, 2021
Summary: A thorough review of Israel’s government and ministries actions to deal with the effects of climate change and the needed corrections and improvements.
Analysis of Climatic Trends and Extreme Events in Israel through the 21st Century
Publication info: Israel Meteorological Service (IMS) / July 2024
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of observed and projected climate trends in Israel up to the end of the 21st century.
Outline for Mapping the Risks of Climate Change in Israel
Publication info: Open Landscape Institute / February, 2023
Summary: An outline for moving forward on mapping the risks of climate change in Israel which includes practices in other countries, a case study of the mapping of fire risks including a cost-benefit analysis of preparing for an increase in the number of fires.
National Adaptation Plan for Climate Change: First Step, Mapping
Publication info: Ministry of Environmental Protection / June, 2024
Summary: This report outlines Israel's National Climate Adaptation Plan, 15 years in development. It addresses six key sectors: Defense, Economy, Agriculture, Health, Welfare, and Vulnerable Populations. The plan includes 48 action processes and 200 tasks, each detailed, budgeted, and with named partners. While the total budget is 10 billion NIS over ten years, funding has yet to be allocated. Implementation emphasizes intersectoral collaboration, drawing on adaptation models from the Netherlands, the UK, and New Zealand.
A Guide for the Preparation of a Local Action Climate Adaptation Sustainability Plan
Publication info: Ministry of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of the Interior / January, 2022
Summary: The MoE, MoEP, and MoI, in collaboration with other ministries, the Center of Local Authorities, and Forum 15, created a guide to assist Israeli local authorities in developing climate adaptation and sustainable energy plans. The guide outlines key components, including startup and commitment, stakeholder participation, situation analysis, action formulation, and monitoring. It also provides project examples and lists available support mechanisms.
Israel’s State of Climate Tech 2023
Publication info: Israel Innovation Authority and PlanTech
Summary: The report gives an overview of Israel’s climate tech innovation ecosystem and maps the companies that are developing mitigation and adaptation technologies, monitors funding, growth of the Israeli climate-tech ecosystem, as well as any barriers for expansion.
Removing Barriers to promote Climate Innovation in Israel
Publication info: Israel Democracy Institute / June, 2022
Summary: A mapping of the barriers to the promotion of climate innovation in Israel which is based on the personal experience of climate entrepreneurs.
Environmental Technologies (Cleantech) in Israel
Publication info: The Knesset Research Information Center (RIC) / June 2008
Summary: An overview of the Cleantech sector as of 2009, including its global status, activities in Israel, and strategies for advancement. The review also covers government decisions and investments in the field.
The Renewable Energy Industry and Energy Efficiency in Israel
Publication info: Shmuel Neeman Institute for National Policy Research / October 2015
Summary: Review of the renewable energy industry sector in Israel and policy recommendations to advance its growth and development.
