Israel’s Solutions for
Sustaining Nature and the Planet
Nature Israel provides support for the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI), Israel’s oldest and largest independent nonprofit environmental organization. Your support helps establish Nature Israel as a green beacon of hope for the world.
Current Initiatives
Supporting the Migration Flyway
Supporting half a billion birds on the world's most important migration fly route.
Rewilding
Fish Ponds
Rewilding former fishponds into wetland nature reserves to fight climate change and biodiversity loss.
Sharing Solutions
Regionally
Advancing environmental solutions cooperatively with our neighbors in the Middle East.
Advancing Solar
Energy
Leveraging photovoltaic solar energy for our nine field schools.
Promoting Urban Nature
Promoting urban nature for people’s health and well-being.
Protecting the Mediterranean Sea
Creating marine-protected areas, protecting species and habits, regulating fishing, and more.
Start-Up Nature
Hundreds of millions of birds migrate between Europe, Asia, and Africa twice each year. Today, Israel is the lone refueling station left on their grueling journey. But Israel’s habitats are disappearing. Without them, the consequences will be devastating. Learn how you can support our innovative project to help.
Upcoming Webinar
Yael Lehnardt is a bird enthusiast and a Ph.D. candidate at Ben Gurion University of the Negev. Her research focuses on the impacts of noise pollution on animal behavior and conservation. Yael is also an ornithologist, bird ringer, and guide. Join Yael for a live...
SPNI & Nature Israel in the News
The Importance of
Protecting Israel’s Environment
Diverse Wildlife
Israel is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, including some 2,800 species of plants, over 500 species of birds, and 100 species of mammals.
Critical Bird Route
Located along the African-Eurasian flyway, Israel gives more than 500 million migrating birds a place to land twice a year.
Biodiversity Hotspot
Israel is designated as a biodiversity hotspot where focused international conservation efforts will have the greatest net positive effect.
Climate Threats
Israel faces significant threats from climate change — the Dead Sea is drying up, wetlands and natural habitats are disappearing, and pollution is increasing.
Support Us
Your contributions have an exponential impact on protecting Israel’s environment, fighting climate change, and creating a green beacon for the world.