Food Troubles are here to stay Rising oil prices and climate change mean difficult times for global food production. Israel should also be concerned. (Ha'aretz, 2 May, 2008) Read More...
EVENTS
New Social-Environmental Party Rising Environmental activists believe it is time for an environmental party in the Knesset - but not the current Israeli Green Party (Globes. 25 May. 2008). Article is in Hebrew. Read More...
The other elections: Vote for Israel's National Bird The selection process is underway for Israel's national bird. Among the candidates - the hopoe lark, the Palestine sunbird and the bulbul! Weigh in with your opinion on which of our fine, feathered friends should represent the State of Israel! JGEN's webmaster likes the bird above! The official voting (at the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel) is here. For English speakers, you can vote for fun at Green Prophet here.
Offset your carbon and support environmental projects in Israel! The Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership is proud to present The Good Energy Initiative (GEI). GEI is a task force established by the Heschel Center which acts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) production and emissions, and to support energy independence for Israel by means of energy efficiency and alternative technologies. Become a partner in this exciting initiative and offset your own carbon footprint. For more information, click here.
RESEARCH, WORK AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
World Bank - Dead-Red Assessment Team Leader World Bank seeks Team Leader, Red Sea – Dead Sea Water Conveyance Study Program. Environment and Social Assessment Study. Deadline soon! 21 January 2008. Contact Email: sarah.murfitt@erm.com For more information, click here.
Tzalul seeks environmental education expert Zalul is seeking an environmental education expert for a part time position developing coral reef and beach protection lesson plans for schools. For more information, click here.
