Israel Proposes Climate Law With Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Targets

Israel is considering the introduction of a comprehensive climate law that would establish national greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. The proposed bill calls for a 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2015 levels, with a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. In 2022, Israel’s greenhouse gas emissions were 3.5 percent higher than the previous year, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

The law also outlines the creation of a climate cabinet led by the prime minister, a climate council for policy-making, and an expert committee for providing professional information and reviews. Additionally, the legislation mandates a climate risk assessment for all government plans related to emissions and climate impacts.

While a climate law was approved by the previous government in May 2022, it failed to pass in the parliament, which was dissolved shortly afterward. The new version of the law is expected to receive approvals from the government and parliament following consensus among relevant ministries.