Two Seas Canal – Is it a real aim or some kind of a preconceived solution to an unspecified target?
This paper deals with the necessity of finding alternative water resources to Israel’s emptying water reservoir. The author, Prof. Dan Zaslavsky, is rejecting in this paper the idea of The “Two Seas Canal” (an idea that was rejected formerly five times for economic inefficiency and for other various reasons) and is suggesting two different alternatives. […]
Energy Forum 1: Electricity from Photovoltaic Systems
The Samuel Neaman Institute for Advanced Research in Science and Technology, within the framework of its activity in the energy field, conducts meetings of the Energy Forum, devoted to discussions and debate over energy related issues of national importace. The Energy Forum holds focused discussions regarding specified themes, and teams of subject-matter experts are invited […]
Air pollution in Haifa Bay – Status and recommendations
During 2006, the Environmental Protection Minister Gideon Ezra has initiated the establishment of a professional team to assess air pollution in Haifa Bay and its possible impacts on public health. The Neaman Institute for Advanced Research in Science and Technology has undertaken to coordinate the activities of the team, headed by Prof. Yoram Avnimelech, who […]
Towards Establishment of Environmental Committees in the Local Councils
A joint activity between the Samuel Neaman Institute and the Ministry of the Environment, a survey was carried out, as well as other activities, to evaluate the existing situation and prepare for establishment of Environmental Committees in the Local Councils. (Hebrew Version)
A sustainable vision versus a sprawling reality? The Urban sprawl Pattern in Israel
Urban sprawl is a form of spatial development, characterized by low densities, scattered and discontinuous “leapfrog” expansion, and segregation of land uses, that is mainly found in open and rural lands on the edge of metropolitan areas. The early stage of urban sprawl, often referred as suburbanization, started at the end of the industrial era […]
Conservation of the rural landscape: Implementation model of sustainable agriculture in selected agricultural areas in Israel
Agriculture produces rural landscape, environmental services, cultural and social values in addition to the marketable food and fiber products. The aim of this research is to suggest policy mechanisms to advance the sustainability of agriculture in Israel. This stage of the research focused on the implementation of such mechanisms in specific regions, following a more […]
Policy Towards Reducing Transportation-Related Air-Pollution in Dan Region
This report summarizes activities carried out today in the municipal and governmental systems all over the world, that have an effect on transportation and air quality related . This literature review identifies technological developments and other transportation concepts and policy measures that are ready for use and could be integrated and affect air quality in […]
Economic assessment of current deposit law and suggested packaging law in Israel
This joint research project, carried out by the Samuel Neaman Institute and ELA- the recycling cooperative, examined the following parameters: Economic costs of the Packaging Law in Israel Implications of expanding the Deposit Law to 1.5 liter bottles Results of the studies indicate that the bottle deposit law in its present form, taking into account […]
Implications of expanding the Deposit Law to 1.5 liter bottles
This joint research project, carried out by the Samuel Neaman Institute and ELA- the recycling cooperative, examined the following parameters: Economic costs of the Packaging Law in Israel Implications of expanding the Deposit Law to 1.5 liter bottles Results of the studies indicate that the bottle deposit law in its present form, taking into account […]
Instruments for Open Space Preservation: What Can Israel learn from other countries?
Conservation of open space is a difficult goal to achieve in a densely inhabited country such as Israel. Despite the efforts of Israel’s statutory planning bodies and the availability “on paper” of a plethora of planning and legal tools, development pressures often win out. More innovative tools, or a repackaging of tools, are therefore necessary. […]
