March 2024 - Arava Institute for Environmental Studies

Remembering Yael Gat z”l

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of our student Yael Gat. Originally from Jerusalem, Yael joined the Institute

28/03/2024

photo of a mobile water pump operated by solar energy

Empowering Communities: An Overview of Energy Communities in the European Union

by József Kádár The transition to renewable energy does not only require technological changes but also a reshaping of the energy landscape to empower communities

14/03/2024

An intern’s impressions: Spring ‘24 Dual Narrative Trip

by Sara Weissel, Spring 2024 intern Last week, our students and interns went on a three-day-trip off campus as part of the compulsory weekly Dialogue

13/03/2024

Empowering Bedouin Communities: Harnessing Community Energy for Climate Resilience

by József Kádár Bedouin communities in Israel are extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, facing challenges such as water scarcity and extreme temperatures,

10/03/2024

Ebby Soita doing field research on flower strips

Intern profile: Ebby Soita

The current semester at the Arava Institute includes 7 interns who are each conducting an independent research project under the supervision of Institute faculty. Ebby

06/03/2024