The Ministry of Environmental Protection continues to strengthen the preparedness of local authorities for climate change. After supporting dozens of local authorities with a sum of approximately 44 million ₪ over the past three years. The Ministry publishes a new, dedicated Call for Proposals for authorities in the Arab Sector with a total sum of 15 million ₪ for promoting shading, as part of Government Resolution 550 (Hebrew), regarding the Economic Plan for Reducing Gaps in the Arab Sector until 2026.
Idit Silman, Minister of Environmental Protection: “The Ministry of Environmental Protection invests in green infrastructure that will strengthen local authorities and the public. Through these investments, we turn the challenge into an opportunity, for healthier lives, a sustainable environment, and more resilient and pleasant cities for all citizens of Israel“.
The support is intended to reduce heat loads in the urban space, improve the quality of life for residents, and strengthen the climate resilience of local authorities in the Arab sector.
Climate change brings with it direct challenges to the daily lives of all residents of the State of Israel, including extreme events such as floods, extreme heatwaves, and forecasts of exacerbation in the coming decades. Therefore, the Ministry of Environmental Protection is currently engaged in a series of initiatives and new support programs for local authorities.
This Call for Proposals will assist authorities in planning and implementing tree planting and shading solutions, as part of the preparations for the warming of the urban space. Trees create essential green infrastructure that reduces heat loads and contributes to public health, improved quality of life, and the stimulation of local economic activity.
The Ministry’s support, totaling 13.5 million ₪, will be provided for the planning and execution of tree planting in the urban space. Concurrently, the Ministry will support an additional 1.5 million ₪ for professional guidance and training for the authorities.
The authorities eligible to submit support requests are municipalities and local councils from the Arab, Druze, Bedouin, and Circassian sectors (included in Government Decisions 550, 716, 717, 1230, and 1279) with more than 10,000 residents – which have prepared or are in the final stages of completing a Climate Change Preparedness Plan approved by the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
Deadline for Submission: December 07, 2025.
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