Center events

"Cities 2040 - Challenges in Sustainable Urbanism", 11.6.2023: A conference to mark the launch of the Environmental and Sustainability Research Center

The conference opened with opening remarks and acknowledgments that emphasized the importance of research in the fields of urbanism to achieve sustainable development goals, mitigating climate change and promoting environmental quality. Later, there were three fascinating sessions that discussed key challenges affecting the quality of urbanism in Israel, the increasing density, the need to build resilience to climate change and the attack on the independence of local government.

For the contents of the event:

    To download the invitation to the conference >>

    To watch the full recording of the conference >>


Seminar on "Global crisis and municipal solutions: Will cities save us from the climate crisis?", 6.11.2022



To review the contents of the conference:

    To download the invitation to the conference >>

    To watch the full recording of the conference >>

Forum with Environmental Leaders in Local Government (ELLG)

The Center carries out interdisciplinary and innovative research with the aim of providing applied solutions to Israel's urban sustainability challenges. As part of our efforts to formulate a research agenda based on applied needs, we regulary consult with decision makers in the local government and to the transfer and sharing of professional and research knowledge.

The forum is invites senior decision makers working in the environmental interfaces in the local government, for an in-depth discussion of strategic challenges common to local authorities, and to strengthen cooperation with academy.

As part of the forum meetings, lectures on environmental and sustainability issues relevant to local government are given by the center's researchers, and round tables and open discussions are held on the challenges facing local government.

To view the contents of the forum meetings:

      1st Forum Meeting - 23.4.2023

      2nd Forum Meeting - 5.9.2023 

Research Seminars

Regular seminars on urban sustainability issues are given by senior researchers from the Open University and other institutions. Seminars are held mostly in Hebrew, both in person and streamed online. 

You are invited view previous seminars, follow the center's upcoming seminars and register for future events.

Next seminar:

25.3.2024 | Ontologies of pollution - cleaning processes of industrial waste areas in the center of the country | Hybrid

Dr. Anzenberg's lecture, on the topic "Ontologies of pollution - cleaning processes of industrial waste areas in the center of the country"

Recent seminars:

15.2.2024 | Satisfaction with the place of residence: predictive factors and the importance of environmental aspects | Hybrid

Dr. Orr Karassin and Dr. Shula Goulden's lecture, on the topic ""How well did you come home? Satisfaction with the place of residence: predictive factors and the importance of environmental aspects".

22.1.2024 | Walkable cities | Recorded

Dr. Yodan Rofe's lecture, on the topic "Walkable cities"

  4.12.2023 | Trust in the Planning Process | Recorded

Dr. Benny First's lecture, on the topic "Nobody is trusted: Is and how can public trust in the planning system be strengthened?"

6.11.2023 | Environmental Behaviors and Attitudes | Recorded

Dr. Shula Golden's lecture, on the topic "What should I do about the climate crisis? A multidisciplinary view of environmental behavior and attitudes"

8.5.2023 | Mathematical and Statistical Methodes in Environmental Studies

Prof. Ofer Levi's lecture, on the topic "Incorporation of advanced mathematical and statistical methods in studies in the field of environment and sustainability"