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Sunday, October 3rd
Conservation of the Tremendous Diversityof Wildlife and Plants in Israel
Exploring Climate Change Solutionsin Arid & Semi-Arid Landscapes
14:30-16:30 Presentations
Bird Migration Including Raptor RehabilitationDr. Ohad Hatzofe
Conservation of Endangered Species - Effective Monitoring andIn-Situ ConservationDr. Noam Leader
Reintroduction of Locally Extinct Species (such as Arabian Oryx)Dr. Tal Polack
Technology for Monitoring and Enforcement of Wildlife Conservation, & the Preventionof Human-Wildlife Conflict Dr. Noam Leader & Dr. Simon Nemtzov
Wildlife GPS Alert System to Fight Against Poisoning and other Factors that are Endangering Wild Birds Dr. Ohad Hatzofe & Dr. Simon Nemtzov
Panel discussion
Speakers are joined by Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary General, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) Dr. Umberto Gallo-Orsi, Coordinator of the Memorandum of Understanding on theConservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MOU)
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL-JNF)& The Ministry of Environmental Protection cordially invites you to a hybrid seminar on:
October 3-5, 2021Thematic Week: Climate Change and BiodiversityLocation: Events Room, Israel Pavilion, EXPO Dubai The event will be hosted digitally by webinar(links for registration next to each session)
17:30-18:30 KKL-JNF Introduction: Innovating Sustainable Solutions
How will the Global Change affect Biodiversity in the Middle EastProf. Marcelo Sternberg, Tel Aviv University
18:30-18:45 Coffee Break
18:45-19:45 Short Presentations
Forests in Israel as a Biodiversity Conservator Ms. Shani Gleitman, Forestry Division, KKL-JNF
The Agamon Hula Wetland: Turning an Environmental Challenge into a Regional OpportunityDr. Doron Markel, Chief Scientist, KKL-JNF
Bird Migration in a Changing ClimateMr. Yaron Charka, Chief Ornithologist, KKL-JNF
19:45-20:00 Coffee Break
20:00-21:00 Evening Event: A Billion Wings Across the Great Syrian African Rift Valley
Keynote Presentation: Agamon Hula Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterMr. Yaron Charka, Chief Ornithologist, KKL-JNF
Celebrating Bird Migration - Photograph Exhibition
Sunday, October 3rd
Biodiversity as a Driving Force to Mitigate Climate ChangeDigital Venue
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Digital VenueRegister Here
The Interaction Between the Forest and Climate Change
Monday, October 4th
KKL-JNF as a Living Laboratory for Natural BasedSolutions (NBS) for the Climate Crisis
10:00-11:00 Keynote PresentationSustainable Reforestation as a Driver for Climate Change MitigationProf. Dan Yakir, Weizmann Institute
Mobilizing Institutional Investments in Agriculture and Forestry to Mitigate Climate
ChangeMr. Anas BaChar, CEO 12Tree Impact
11:00-11:15 Coffee Break
11:15-12:30 The Interaction Between the Forest and Climate Change
Rehabilitation of Deserted Areas – NBS for Climate Crisis: the KKL-JNF Experience Mr. Yotam Perlman, Southern Region Forester, KKL-JNF
The Climate Forest: A Multi-Sectoral Approach to Urban AfforestationMr. Daniel Katz, The Good Energy Initiative
Preparation of Sandy Soil in Sudan for agriculture - A proposal by Ein Mahil Comprehensive School, as part of the ISDGs CompetitionDr. Doron Markel, Chief Scientist, KKL-JNF
12:30-13:30 Lunch Break
13:30-16:00 KKL-JNF Supports Cleantech and Climate Technologies for a Brighter Future
KKL-JNF Acting Against Climate Crisis: Introducing KJCCC (KKL-JNF Climate Crisis Center)Dr. Doron Markel, Chief Scientist, KKL-JNF
Introducing Israeli Climatech Companies
Agri-Light Energy: A leading agri-voltaic technology developer providing clean energyand sustainable farming innovationMr. L. Elisha Rubin, Executive Chairman & Founder
Setpoint: Climate intelligence platform revolutionizing indoor climate automation in commercial buildings for personalized indoor climate comfortMr. Iftach Cohen, CEO
Watergen: Patented atmospheric drinking water (AWG) technology that creates high quality drinking water from air for people everywhereMr. Michael Rutman, Co-CEO & Mr. Roni Litinetsky, Vice- President of Sales
Homebiogas: A world leader in developing groundbreaking, simple-to-usebiogas systems which enables people and businesses around the globe toturn their organic waste into self-made clean energy, on-siteMs. Chen Levy, Head of B2C Department
SeeTree: Digital platform built to create a new level of sustainability and environmental efficiency for our planet by optimally utilizing nature's most precious resource: treesMr. Israel Talpaz, CEO & Founder
Nostromo Energy: Enables integration of more renewable energy and supports the power grid during peak hours, with the latest energy storage technology for space cooling, which accounts for almost half of the peak demand for electricityMr. Yaron Ben Nun, President, CTO and Founder
mPrest: Decarbonization, decentralization, digitization, and democratization of energyMr. Guy Wiess, Vice President of Sales
18:00-18:15 Greetings
Ms. Tamar Zandberg, Minister of Environmental Protection, Israel
Mr. David Merage, President of the Merage Foundation Israel
Dr. Jonathan Menuhin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Institute
18:15-19:00 Introducing the Challenges and Opportunities of the Desert
1. A taste of the DeserTech MarketplaceOnline platform connecting desert-related challenges with cutting edgetechnological solutions
2. PanelHarnessing technology for regional collaboration and prosperity
Mr. Ivano Iannelli, Board Member, ESG FoundationMrs. Galit Cohen, Director General, Ministry of Environmental Protection Mr. Josef Abramowitz, CEO, Gigawatt GlobalModerated by Mrs. Nicole Hod Stroh, Executive Director of the Merage Foundation Israel
19:00-20:00 Launching the Merage DeserTech CompetitionA flagship annual event designed for innovative technologies that address global desert challenges. This year the competition invites companies from the UK, the Netherlands and Israel to offer their technological solutions for desert challenges.
Competition OverviewMs. Sinai Gohar Barak, Ecosystem Development, DeserTech Community
Dutch Companies Adapting to Arid ClimatesMr. Jasper Van Mastrigt, First Secretary Water & Climate, the Netherlands Embassy in Israel
Why Waterlogged Netherlands is Interested in Climate Adaptation Technologies for Arid LandsExpert Speaker from the Netherlands pavilion
With Over 170 Rainy Days in 2020 – Why Would the UK be Interested in DesertTechMrs. Keren Shurkin, Head of UK Science and Innovation Network, Israel
Monday, October 4th
The Merage International DeserTech Competition Launch EventDigital Venue
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Technology Combats Desertification
20:00-21:30 KKL-JNF & Ministry of Environmental Protection Cocktail EventIn the Presence of the Israeli Minister of Environmental Protection & KKL-JNF ChairmanMC: H.E Ambassador Gideon Bachar,Israel MFA Special Envoy for Climate Change and Sustainability
10:00-10:20 Opening
Ben Gurion University's Activity on Desert ChallengesProf. Dan Blumberg, Vice President for Regional & Industrial Development,Ben Gurion University (BGU)
Presenting the DeserTech InitiativeMs. Galit Cohen, Director General, Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection
10:20-11:00 Advanced Research at the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert ResearchTED talks by BGU researchers
GroundwaterProf. Noam Weisbrod, Director, the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research
Greywater ReuseProf. Amit Gross, Director, the Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research
Desert AgricultureProf. Naftali Lazarovitch, Director, French Associates Institute for Agricultureand Biotechnology of Drylands
Urban Planning & Energy in a Desert EnvironmentProf. Evyatar Erell, Bona Terra Department of Man in the Desert
11:00-11:20 Climate Challenges Perspectives (recorded messages)
1. H.E. Tamar Zandberg, Minister of Environmental Protection, Israel
2. Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, Director, Center for Sustainable Development, Columbia University
3. Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
4. Tentative: H.E. Mariam Almheiri, Minister of State for Food & Water Security, United Arab Emirates
11:20-11:30 Coffee Break
11:30-12:15 Expert Panel on Climate & Health
Prof. Itai Kloog, Department of Geography, BenGurion University of the Negev, Beersheba
Prof. Raanan Raz, School of Public Health, Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Dr. Lena Novack, Negev Environmental Health Research Institute, Soroka Medical Center& Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheba
Moderated by Prof. Victor Novack, Negev Environmental Health Research Institute,Soroka Medical Center and BenGurion University of the Negev, Beersheba
12:15-13:00 Panel Discussion & ConclusionSpeakers respond to Climate Challenges Perspectives & Questions from the Audience
Tuesday, October 5th
DeserTech Conference:Innovative Solutions for Pressing Challenges in Arid Climates
Digital VenueRegister Here