This decision recognises the importance of reaching the target of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It updates&nbsp;the national target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 set by <a href="https://www.gov.il/he/Departments/policies/2015_dec542">Government Decision 542</a> so that the annual amount of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 will be reduced by at least 27% from the annual amount measured in 2015, which stood at 79 million tonnes. Accordingly, the annual amount of greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 will be about 58 million tons. It sets a national target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which is that the annual amount of greenhouse gas emissions in 2050 will be reduced by at least 85% of the annual amount measured in 2015. Accordingly, the annual amount of greenhouse gas emissions in 2050 will be about 12 million tons. It further sets sectoral targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and streamlining energy consumption in the economy as detailed below: A. As of 2026, all new city buses that will be purchased will be clean vehicles, as defined in section 77A of the Traffic Ordinance [new version]. B. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from solid waste by 2030 by at least 47% compared to emissions measured in 2015, which stood at 5.5 million tonnes. third. A 71% reduction in the amount of municipal waste dumped by 2030 compared to the amount of municipal waste dumped in 2018, which stood at about 4.5 million tons. D. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from electricity production by 2030 by about 30% compared to emissions measured in 2015, which stood at 37.6 million tons, taking into account the renewable energy targets set in Government Decision No. 465. God. Curbing the increase in greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 2030, so that the total increase in emissions will be only 3.3% compared to the amount of emissions measured in 2015, which stood at 17.6 million tons. and. Limiting the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from a new vehicle, weighing up to 3.5 tons, registered from 2030, to an amount equal to 5% of the average greenhouse gas emissions for a new vehicle, weighing up to 3.5 tons, registered in 2020, in accordance with the principles set out in European legislation. Israel's unique. This target will be examined in 2025 and will be updated as necessary, taking into account technological development, the extent of the penetration of electric vehicles in Israel and around the world, the electricity infrastructure and the deployment of charging stations in Israel. P. Modification of the target set in section 1 (b) (1) of Government Decision 542, so that in its place a target will be set according to which by 2030 the energy intensity invested in the production of a gross national product in the amount of NIS 1 million will be 122 megawatts per hour. H. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing sector by 2030 by at least 30% relative to emissions in 2015, which stood at 12 million tonnes. ninth. Impose on the Ministry of the Interior and the Planning Administration, in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Ministry of Construction and Housing and the Ministry of Finance to act to set targets for energy-zero construction for buildings within one year of this decision. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from urban waste by 2050 by at least 92% compared to emissions measured in 2015, which stood at 5.5 million tons. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation by 2050 by at least 85% relative to emissions measured in 2015, which stood at 37.4 million tonnes. In order to meet the targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity sector, impose on the energy server, in accordance with its authority under any law, to act to examine the energy production mix, including to set targets for renewable energy by 2050, while ensuring a reliable, achievable and sustainable energy economy within 12 months Approve this decision, and establish an inter-ministerial team headed by the Ministry of Energy and with the participation of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Ministry of the Interior, the Planning Administration, the Electricity Authority and the Ministry of Finance to examine the conditions and meanings derived from said renewable energy targets. Twelve. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing sector by 2050 by at least 56% relative to emissions in 2015, which stood at 12 million tonnes. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 2050 by at least 96% relative to emissions measured in 2015, which stood at 17.6 million tonnes. The decision imposes on the inter-ministerial committee for preparation and readiness for climate change and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, headed by the Director General of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, established by Government Resolution No. 474 of September 18, 2017 (hereinafter - "Inter-Ministerial Committee"), to coordinate a national plan for the implementation of the objectives in sections 1 and 2 above. The national plan will consist of implementation plans in each sector which will be prepared under the leadership of the ministry responsible for the relevant sector. For the implementation of this decision As stated for government approval within 6 months. It also imposes on the inter-ministerial committee to formulate by 1.7.2022 a methodology for examining the possible effects on meeting the national targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions set forth in this proposed resolution, which stems from government policy and its decisions. It determines that the Cabinet Ministers of the Ministries of Environmental Protection, Energy, Transport and Road Safety, Economy and Industry and the Interior report to the Government, each year. It finally instructs the Minister of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Minister of Economy and Industry, to formulate a voluntary mechanism for reporting and publishing information on the impact on the climate and greenhouse gas emissions of products and services manufactured in Israel and imported into it.

The objective of this document is to enable make the waste sector more sustainable by 2030 and enable a circular economy by 2050. The strategy addresses treatment of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in a comprehensive manner and includes the following key abatement measures in relation to sources of GHG emissions. •&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Transition from 80% of waste landfilling in 2020, to only 20% by 2030;&nbsp; •&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Zero landfilling of untreated organic waste and paper and cardboard by 2030; •&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; All active landfills will be sealed, and methane collection and destruction/utilization systems will be installed, so that methane collection will amount to no less than 50% of total methane production in the landfill.

This document notably formalises the decision undertaken by the Minister of Energy to phase-out coal-fired power generation no later than 2026.

This decision instructs the Executive Committee chaired by the Ministry of Environmental Protection to prepare a national plan for preparing and adapting to climate change.&nbsp; The five following goals must be achieved by the plan and strategy:&nbsp; 1. Reducing damage to life and property and building economic resilience. 2. Taking measures to increase the durability of natural systems. 3. Building and updating the scientific knowledge base for decision making. 4. Education, raising awareness and making knowledge accessible to decision makers and the public. 5. Israel's integration into the global effort in accordance with its commitments, and the promotion of regional and international cooperation. The national plan must implement the recommendations and establish an administration to prepare the State of Israel for adaptation to climate change. It must also establish a governing body, to be called the Climate Change Preparedness Administration, which will be responsible for inter-ministerial coordination and monitoring the implementation of the national adaptation strategy and the implementation of the preparation plans in the outline of the adaptation plan and updated from time to time. The administration will be headed by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and will ensure a coordinated effort between government ministries and other public authorities. The document further sets a monitoring, reporting and verification system.&nbsp;

This document replaces the Planning and Construction Regulations 1970. It notably regulates solar water heaters for all residential buildings.

This law, modelled on the European Union's PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register), sets a requirement for industrial plants to report emissions of various pollutants, and to report their annual water and energy consumption, including the method in which the reported figures were calculated. 
 
It also mandates the setting up of a central public pollutant registry based on the reported data.

The Law provides that a multi-year plan must be established for the reduction of air pollution, including GHG emissions. &nbsp; &nbsp;A national plan for the reduction of air pollution was formulated, and was approved in August 2013. A limited budget of ILS140 million (USD 37.8 billion) for five years was approved for the plan. &nbsp; &nbsp;The plan includes renewing the vehicle scrapping scheme; increased monitoring of quarries; a pilot project for CNG buses, and encouragement of public transport usage.

The Act requires the government to authorise, by June 2011, a national energy efficiency programme, to update it and to report annually on progress on its implementation.

The Act sets an incentive to publicly-funded institutions, according to which any savings which were achieved thanks to energy efficiency measures, will be added to the institution's budget.

The act allows the Minister of Energy and Water and the Minister of Finance to put forth regulations regarding ways to promote energy efficiency in the private and public sectors.

The Drainage and Flood Control Law of 1957 regulates operations aimed at concentrating, storing, conveying or removing surface or other water harmful or likely to be harmful to agriculture, public health, the development of the country or the maintenance of regular services in the State, the drying of marshes and protection from and prevention of flooding, but does not regulate the treatment of sewage water. The Law contains 63 articles, divided into 5 Chapters.

Israel First NDC (Updated submission), Nationally Determined Contribution from Israel in 2021

Israel. National Communication (NC). NC 3., National Communication from Israel in 2018

Israel First NDC (Archived), Nationally Determined Contribution from Israel in 2016

Israel. Biennial update report (BUR). BUR 1., Biennial Update Report from Israel in 2016

Government Decision No. 1403: National Plan for Implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets and for Energy Efficiency

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Israel's Cabinet issued decision n. 1403 on April 10, 2016 which officialises the National Plan for Implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets and for Energy Efficiency. The decision exposes the numerous emissions reductions and energy efficiency targets laid out in a <a href="http://www.sviva.gov.il/English/env_topics/climatechange/NatlEmissionsReductionPlan/Pages/default.aspx">process</a> that originated in Government decision n. 542 of September 2015 and how those targets shall be attained. It also names institutions that shall pursue the analytical and managerial tasks needed to finance the transition, amend laws and take other measures to reach the overall emissions and efficiency targets. &nbsp; The Plan gives directions to reducing electricity consumption via setting up an advisory team to the Finance Minister and the Accountant General to consult on the objective of granting NIS 500 million over ten years for investment loans in energy efficiency and greenhouse gases emissions reductions. The grants program in energy efficiency will be operated by the Investment Centre and the National Authority for Technology and Innovation. The decision stipulates that grants will be awarded on a competitive basis over the economic performance of emissions reduction per unit of electricity saved. The Ministry of Finance alone shall allocate a budget of NIS 300 million. &nbsp; The decision tasks the Ministry of Energy to: 1) provide a multi-year plan for energy efficiency for 2030, 2) evaluate how to reduce electricity consumption, 3) amend the law accordingly to institute a mechanism for generating units of energy saved (Negawatts) in energy supply and demand, and to use electricity bills as a clearinghouse for repayment of loans, taking into consideration financial exposure of electricity providers. The decision also charges the Finance Minister in concentration with the Energy Minister to consider an update in tax policy regarding the deprecation for energy-saving products. Photovoltaic commercial facilities in particular will be granted a tax benefit in form of an accelerated depreciation at a 20 % rate over a three-year period. &nbsp; In terms of energy efficiency in buildings, the Plan urges the Energy Minister, the Environmental Protection Minister, the Construction and Housing Minister, and the Finance Minister to evaluate how to update the Energy Sources Law of 1989 to establish energy ratings for new residential buildings and offices based on Israeli Standard 5282. The Housing and Energy Ministers must explain how to achieve the emissions reduction target of of 5.9 M tCO2e by 2030 in the building sector, notably by 1) increase the number of new buildings built under the country's principal green building standard, SI 5281, and 2) assess technical means. &nbsp; Other measures in the Plan include a confirmation of the governmental efforts to achieve a 10 % target for electricity generation from renewables by 2020, in accordance with Government Decision 4450 of January 2009.

Reduce 5.9 MtCO2e of emissions in the building sector by 2030 against a 2016 baseline

10% electricity generation from renewable energy sources by 2020

Government Decision No. 1403: National Plan for Implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets and for Energy Efficiency

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