The Climate Law was approved today (Tuesday) by the Ministerial Committee on Legislation. Minister of Environmental Protection Idit Silman said, "The Climate Law is a law that affects each and every one of us. The law that passed today in the ministerial committee changes reality and puts Israel on par with developed countries."
The law that was approved today by the Ministerial Committee on Legislation, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection, sets the national target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 at a 30% reduction, compared to the previous decision which set the target at 27%. The goal, say officials in the ministry, is to achieve a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions measured in 2015 (the base year). Additionally, the law also enacts a net-zero emissions target by 2050, for the first time in Israel.
Idit Silman: "The law will serve as an economic growth catalyst"
The Minister of Environmental Protection, Idit Silman, welcomed the passage of the law in the Ministerial Committee, saying, "The approval of the law today is an important and significant step towards historical environmental and social legislation. Climate change is a matter that affects each and every one of us. In cooperation with all relevant government ministries, I am excited to announce that we have taken a significant step for the State of Israel and its citizens."
Regarding the law, she said, "This is a transformative law that places Israel on par with developed countries and legislates the reduction targets until their net-zero by 2050. It also includes the development of a national plan to achieve these targets and a climate adaptation plan based on the preparedness plans of all government ministries."
