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Who We Are
Who We Are Israel's Environmental PioneersEducate. Love. Protect.The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) is Israel's oldest and largest environmental non-profit organization. For over 60 years, SPNI has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Israel's natural resou
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What We Do
What We Do Taking a multi-dimensional approach SPNI utilizes several departments: The Environmental Protection Department is involved in pioneering research projects and developing a body of knowledge that is used to drive SPNI’s activities and to create sustainable s
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ASPNI
ASPNI Nature Israel, also known as ASPNI, believes in the importance of protecting Israel’s nature. Countries around the world are struggling with an unprecedented number of environmental challenges. As a tiny country with a rapidly increasing population density, Israe
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UK SPNI
UK SPNI The United Kingdom Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (UKSPNI) was founded in 1986, to help raise awareness and support for the work of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI), Israel's oldest and largest environmental organization. Since 1953
Jerusalem Green Map
f Jerusalem. The “alternative” map of the city allows visitors and residents to explore sites that are green, eco- friendly or focused on sustainable living. This mapping system focuses on sites often overlooked on an “ordinary map”, enabling the user with a fresh perspective
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Mission
Mission The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) works to protect the open spaces and preserve the biodiversity of the land of Israel through environmental activism, education and eco-tourism. SPNI's Environmental Protection Department: works with gover
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History
History A Brief History of SPNISPNI was founded in 1953 by a small group of teachers, scientists and kibbutzniks who were attempting to save the Hula Wetlands. Although the draining of the Hula swamps could not be stopped at the time, the Government finally acknowledged the validity of
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Major Victories
Major Victories So many of SPNI's campaigns to protect Israel's environment, promote sustainable development, nurture environmental education and love of the land, and conserve biodiversity have been successful that one might wonder what our secret is! Check out SPNI's Victory Map, ask
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Environmental Protection Department (EPD)
Environmental Protection Department (EPD) For six decades, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI), Israel's largest non-profit organization with over 50,000 members, has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Israel's natural resources, environment, natural asset
Promoting Sustainable Planning
Promoting Sustainable Planning Open spaces in Israel are dwindling due to the unyielding threat of development. By 2020 Israel is expected to be the most densely developed country in the OECD. Israel is facing intense pressure to utilize its land reserves to house this increased p
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Education Department
Education Department Educating for the FutureThe Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI), Israel's oldest and largest non-governmental environmental organization, has been working for over 60 years to protect Israel's nature and heritage by educating the younger generation
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Environmental Education
ity activism , and creating a community event aimed to advance a specific topic. Project Aims: Increasing environmental awareness Educating on sustainable living Developing an emotional connection, a sense of belonging and responsibility towards one's community and surrounding environment Emp
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Kehilot: Urban Communities
Kehilot: Urban Communities SPNI's Urban Branches are also known as "Kehilot" (Communities in Hebrew) as they bring local communities together toward shared environmental goals. A revolutionary concept, each Kehila develops itself within the framwork of the needs of each individual commu
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Jerusalem
s development plan in the western Jerusalem hills that would have had irreparable consequences on Jerusalem's ecosystem. SPNI-Jerusalem promotes sustainable living in Jeusalem with the help of over 20 staff members who work in various fields: Urban planning department Educational programs in s
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Haifa
Haifa By the broad natural bay of the Mediterranean Sea and the forested Carmel Mountains, Haifa is a supremely beautiful and complex city. One of Israel’s truly integrated cities, Haifa is home to people of many faiths and cultures. It also is comprised of a rich array of natural