COP28

Indian delegation says India, Israel ‘civilizational partners,’ ties only to get stronger

“India understands terrorism. Israel understands terrorism,” Nikhil Chandwani said. “That is perhaps why Modi and Netanyahu came together and signed a lot of pacts."

|BySAM HALPERN
The Israel-India Friendship Club delegation visits the Knesset in Jerusalem. May, 2026.
People attend the United Nations climate change conference COP29 opening in Baku, Azerbaijan November 11, 2024.

Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says

The bulk of these emissions are from burning coal, oil and gas. Those emissions would total 37.4 billion tons in 2024, up by 0.8% in 2023, the report said.

|ByREUTERS
CLIMATE MINISTERS meet earlier this year in Denmark ahead of COP29.

What is the significance of Israel’s support for COP29 - opinion

Climate change will be a major economic burden for Israel, whose agricultural and tourism industry is already impacted by the war.

|ByMORDECHAI KEDAR
The Jerusalem Post Takes on Climate Change

The Jerusalem Post takes on climate change

November 2024 | COP29 Conference, Azerbaijan

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Herzog to attend COP28, deliver national statement

According to the official schedule, the president is meant to deliver the country’s national statement on Friday between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. before heading back to Israel. 

NOVEMBER 29, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Israel's President Isaac Herzog.

Can climate change save Arab-Israeli normalization efforts? - opinion

Recognizing the mutual economic gains to be made from accelerating cooperation on clean energy and cleaning up fossil fuels could help to spur on Arab-Israeli normalization.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023ByAYNUR BASHIROVA
THE COP28 insignia is on display in Abu Dhabi, ahead of the conference in the UAE, which gets underway at the end of this month.

Idit Silman to become third Israeli minister to visit Saudi Arabia - report

Silman's expected trip to Saudi Arabia follows to recent visits made by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and Tourism Minister Haim Katz.

OCTOBER 6, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Idit Silman, head of the Health Committee leads a Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 16, 2021.

30 Israeli tech innovators to bring climate change solutions to COP28

More than 200 companies applied for the opportunity. The Israel Innovation Authority selected them in close collaboration with the Environmental Protection Ministry.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
A general view of Dubai Downtown showing world's tallest building Burj Al Khalifa, in Dubai United Arab Emirates, December 31, 2022.

COP28 Regional Media Forum

December 2023 | Dubai

JULY 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
COP28 Regional Media Forum

Israeli 'DeserTech' to be model for environmental cooperation in Mideast

The program encourages entrepreneurism and innovation around solving four of the most significant challenges of the desert.

JULY 22, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Ministers discuss "Great Green Wall" initiative at meeting in New York, July 20, 2023.

Report shows Netanyahu gov. slowed down Israel-Arab climate cooperation

"Climate change is presenting Israel with numerous opportunities for enhanced regional cooperation," the report noted.

JULY 17, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Idit Silman, Environmental Protection Minister of Israel during 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 26, 2023.

Wind and solar to produce over a third of global power by 2030 - report

The cost of solar power, which is already the cheapest form of electricity production, will fall as low as $20 per megawatt-hour.

JULY 13, 2023ByREUTERS
Gigawatt Global's 7.5 MW Solar Field in Burundi, completed in May 2021, providing over 10% of the country's electricity.

Gov't greenlights COP28 funds, promises to pass long-delayed climate law

Sunday's government decision "proves the seriousness" Israel is placing on the issue of environmental sustainability.

JULY 9, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman celebrate the passing of an NIS 9 million budget for the country's participation in COP28 in Dubai.

Israel to bring 1,000-person delegation to COP28 climate conference in Dubai

At the COP 28 conference in Dubai, Israel is looking to take charge and be a global leader in the fight against climate change.

JULY 3, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Was “Implementation” the Right Theme for COP27?