On Tuesday, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Jewish National Fund hosted the first event at the Israeli pavilion at the Expo during Climate and Biodiversity Week.
The Ministry of Environmental Protection also presented the DeserTech initiative - an international innovation center that promotes solutions to the challenges of climate change and sustainable living in desert areas.
In addition, the JNF announced that they are at the beginning of the process of establishing an international climate center that will deal with the fight against the climate crisis.
At the event, Tamar Zandberg, Minister of Environmental Protection, said: "At the Dubai Expo, in addition to showcasing Israel's capabilities, we are exploring opportunities for cooperation and partnerships with other countries facing similar challenges, both in our region and abroad." Climate, strengthening and preserving biodiversity and harnessing Israeli technological innovation. The desert poses many challenges for humanity and the key to dealing with them, including technology, innovation and cooperation. "The climate and its consequences. We invite bodies from all over the region to cooperate with us to share insights and ideas, and to develop solutions from an overall perspective of improving the environment in which we all live."
Dr. Doron Merkel, Chief Scientist of the JNF: "Right now, the JNF is in the process of developing a new global center for combating climate crisis. This international innovation center will be responsible for creating technological solutions that will help fight climate change. We hope to cultivate an atmosphere Of international cooperation to promote this progress, with the countries of the Persian Gulf and with other regional factors.
"It is important that we, as neighbors in this area who will be greatly affected by climate change, unite and cooperate to alleviate potential water, agriculture and other problems we face due to changing climates. JNF can bridge this gap and intend to present its technology as well as that of companies. And other partner organizations that can help control the fall.
In essence, we are here to see how we can enter the global debate on climate change - learn from others and share our solutions with the world. "
