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Israel Needs a National Initiative to Safeguard Land and Water Resources and Ensure Food Security

Green Field in Israel at Spring

The Samuel Neaman Institute released a comprehensive report assessing Israel’s land and water resources and their capacity to support national food security goals through 2050. Authored by Dr. Merav Tal-Maon and Prof. Eyal Shimoni, the study identifies significant gaps between current resources and Israel’s projected needs amid population growth, climate change, and shrinking agricultural land.

New Report Outlines Innovation and R&D Roadmap for Achieving Food Security in Israel by 2050

Smart robotic farmers

The Samuel Neaman Institute has released the third interim report of the Israel Food Security 2050 project, presenting a comprehensive roadmap for leveraging innovation and R&D to ensure national food security by mid-century. Authored by Prof. Eyal Shimoni and Sima Tziperfal, the report emphasizes the critical role of technology-driven innovation in addressing future food production challenges.

How does academia preserve freedom of thought and research in an era of political, economic, and social challenges?

A picture from the convention of Ethics in Academia

The “Ethics in Academia” conference, held at the Samuel Neaman Institute on February 12, 2025, was organized by Prof. Ali Salzberger (Head of the Ethics Program at the Neaman Institute), Prof. Neta Ziv (Vice President of Tel Aviv University), and Ms. Rinat Klein (Researcher at the Neaman Institute). Leading scholars gathered to discuss the key ethical issues shaping the future of higher education.

The Samuel Neaman Institute Presents: A Roadmap for Non-Animal Protein to Ensure Food Security in Israel by 2050

Assortment of different types of beans

The Samuel Neaman Institute for National Policy Research has released a new comprehensive report titled ” Roadmap and Key Steps for Non־Animal Protein (Plant and Alternative) Towards Israel’s Food Security 2050.” The report underscores the critical role of non-animal proteins (plant-based and alternative) in ensuring a sustainable food future for Israel. It highlights the need to reduce dependence on animal proteins, strengthen local production, and secure long-term food security.

Food Security 2050 – Economic-Environmental Assessment

Plants on vertical farms grow with led lights. Vertical farming is sustainable agriculture for future food.

The Samuel Neaman Institute has released a new report titled Food Security 2050 – Economic-Environmental Assessment, which provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges and strategies required to ensure a sustainable and resilient food supply in Israel by 2050.