Haifa, Israel – The Samuel Neaman Institute has released a second report on Israel’s national food security projections for 2050. This strategic research document offers a comprehensive approach to ensuring Israel’s food security, with a critical focus on two fundamental scenarios: routine and emergency conditions.
Key Findings and Strategic Objectives
The report establishes ambitious national goals for food security, primarily targeting:
- Achieving 50% food production self-sufficiency
- Reducing dependency on food imports
- Transitioning to alternative protein sources
- Minimizing food waste
- Developing a strategic emergency stockpile of critical resources
Comprehensive Approach
The research emphasizes a holistic strategy that integrates multiple critical dimensions, including:
- Supportive regulatory frameworks
- International collaborative partnerships
- Technological innovation
- Public education initiatives
Research Insights
“The proposed strategy provides a comprehensive response to food security challenges while maintaining sustainability, national resilience, and public health,” states Professor Eyal Shimoni, lead researcher. The report serves as a crucial foundation for developing detailed plans to secure Israel’s food security in the coming decades.
Strategic Emergency Preparedness
The study highlights the importance of creating a strategic emergency inventory encompassing essential products such as:
- Grains
- Legumes
- Oils
- Vegetables
- Water
- Critical medications
Broader Context
The research takes into account complex challenges including:
- Demographic shifts
- Climate change impacts
- Geopolitical uncertainties
By presenting a forward-looking, adaptive approach, the report aims to position Israel at the forefront of national food security planning.
The report, released in December 2024, is available on the Samuel Neaman Institute’s website
The research team invites feedback from nutritionists, agricultural experts, policymakers, and the public to further refine these recommendations as they work towards the final comprehensive report. Research Team: Prof. Eyal Shimoni, Sima Tziperfal, Naama Shapira.
For more information or to provide feedback, please contact:
Prof. Eyal Shimoni eyal@sni.technion.ac.il
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About the Samuel Neaman Institute
The Samuel Neaman Institute is a national public policy research think tank focused on harnessing higher education, science, engineering and technology for the prosperity and resilience of society and state.
