Ecology

Nature protection project aims to revitalize northern springs and landscapes

Initiative led by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel seeks to turn post-war environmental rehabilitation into a broader driver for regional development.

Rehabilitating water channels and transforming them into attractive spaces for hiking and camping. The Eastern Jordan Canal.
The combination of extreme drought and artificial water diversion has created an emergency situation. Gesher Hadodot over the Jordan River

Pumping water and prioritizing agriculture threatens ecological collapse

Mona Khalil, a Lebanese ecologist activist looks at a turtle at a coast in the southern Lebanese port city of Tyre, August 12, 2002; file photo.

Famed Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil dies of injuries sustained from Israeli strike

(From L) Avi Freidman, Ariela Solomon, and Yael Maoz at the site of the future Galilee Eco Center, this year.

Galilee Eco Center: regenerative agriculture, healing in the Galilee


Crisis in the Caspian Sea: 31,000 square kilometers lost since 2005 in the world’s largest enclosed

From 2005 to 2023, the Caspian Sea's water level dropped by 185 centimeters, resulting in a loss of 31,000 square kilometers of water area.

 Flame Towers in the colors of the flag of Turkey and Azerbaijan - original neon lighting.

Paradise in the heart of the desert: The perfect freedom atmosphere

Green construction, exclusive villa design, and a presidential spa suite: Meet SIX SENSES SHAHARUT - a designer paradise in the heart of the desert.

 SIX SENSES SHAHARUT

With only 2,000 Yellow-crested Cockatoos left, new genetics may aid their survival

Introducing the wrong species risks hybridization or competition, endangering Triton and Sulphur-crested Cockatoos.

 A Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita), a species that closely resembles the critically endangered Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea).

Prof. Yaron Ziv: Ben-Gurion University’s champion of sustainability and conservation

The pioneering ecologist blends cutting-edge research, education, and collaboration to restore ecosystems, enhance sustainability, and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.

Professor Yaron Ziv: Perfect example of integrating ecological science with real-world applications.

Israeli tourism group earns prestigious international impact certification

Abraham Group, a leader in sustainable tourism, receives international recognition from the GSTC for its innovative approach to responsible travel.

 Abraham Hostel

Knowing the Land of Israel part 3: Discovering little wonders in Ashkelon National Park

Lycaenid caterpillars have called this place home since before the first Canaanites set up camp on the Ashkelon beach so many millennia ago.

 THE ADULT of the Tarucus butterfly, seen in Ashkelon National Park.

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A magical and wet natural gem that you must know

Discover the beauty of Agmon Poleg park on the Sharon coast - a hidden gem featuring a lake, walking path, wildlife, and lush lawns. Perfect for a short family trip on a Saturday morning.


Knowing the Land of Israel part 2: Be’er Milka

Thousands of years ago, this strange place was known as Kadesh Barnea, and was considered the southernmost boundary of the Land of Israel.

 THE DUNES around Be’er Milka.

New algorithm will combat invasive species around the world

Hebrew University's development is particularly timely, as invasive species continue to pose increasing threats to biodiversity and the global economy.

Moth on a window