“With studies forecasting imminent, severe consequences for our region, the Middle East is on the brink of catastrophe,” he said in a speech, referring to the fact that the Middle East and North Africa are warming twice as fast as the global average.
“Here in Sharm el-Sheikh, I wish to reiterate the State of Israel’s solid commitments to achieving net zero carbon emissions and to transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy by 2050. But Israel is prepared to assume far greater responsibility. Israel is prepared to lead the effort toward regional climate resilience. I intend to spearhead the development of what I term a Renewable Middle East— a regional ecosystem of sustainable peace.”
A year ago, at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, then-prime minister Naftali Bennett verbally pledged that Israel would be net zero by 2050, but the commitment was never anchored in law or even a government decision.
“Net zero” refers to a situation in which a country reduces its emissions as much as possible and offsets what it still has to emit. This can be done by investing in projects that reduce emissions or that sequester (absorb) carbon dioxide from the air and either use it in industry or convert it into a form that can be buried for a long time. READ MORE
