Jodie Cohen

The writer is Middle East Correspondent for India’s WION (World Is One News) TV news channel. The author of Tikkun Olam: Israel vs COVID-19, she has helped numerous multinationals report on their contributions to tackling the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. On Twitter: JodieCohen613. The views expressed are those of the author.

 ISLAMIC REPUBLIC leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with members of Iran’s Basij militia in Tehran, Iran, earlier this week.

Does Netanyahu’s message to Iran envision the possibility of a shared future? - opinion

 CHICKENS FOR KFC? Marching in the New Delhi queer pride parade, Nov. 26.

Why I haven't written environmental news since Hamas's massacre - opinion

 FISHING IN the Kinneret, Israel's only freshwater source.

AI set to change our water landscape - opinion


10 Israeli companies helping fight climate change - opinion

Ten Israeli companies were chosen to meet experts in the UK’s climate ecosphere, as well as leading UK executives, investors, and policymakers. 

 AN ISRAELI company is turning the contents of your trash can into clean energy.

Israel's climate performance doesn't match its sustainable innovations - opinion

Instead of a rap on the knuckles, let us hope that future reports on Israel’s environmental performance match up to the incredible record Israel has on sustainable innovations.

 AN ENDANGERED sea turtle makes its way toward the sea after hatching from a nest, at Palmahim Beach.

How is Israel using green diplomacy? - opinion

As the example of the Abraham Accords in particular demonstrates, peace is slowly being built, one energy, water and agritech project at a time.

 FOREIGN MINISTER Eli Cohen made Israel’s first ministerial visit in decades to Turkmenistan, meeting with President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov last month. Pictured: Cyclists ride past a monument promoting a healthy lifestyle in Ashgabatwere.

How can Israel go plastics-free? - opinion

Since plastics were invented in the 1950s, we have discovered that they are not good for the environment, our ecosystem, or our health, yet the world seems addicted to using them. 

 There appears to be only so much that individuals can do

Israel must protect its two sea wonders - opinion

With plastic, microplastic and shipping pollution, deep sea mining and plans for pipelines to Europe, action needs to be taken to ensure that human activity is done responsibly.

 ENDANGERED SEA wonder: Eilat’s coral reef.

How will Israel's new Netanyahu gov't handle 'green' policies? - opinion

They say rain is a sign of good fortune – and as I write this, it has just started to rain in Israel. Good luck, Minister Idit Silman! 

 A COALITION goal: By 2025, some 95% of wastewater will be recycled for agricultural use. (Pictured: Dan Region Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rishon Lezion)

Climate solutions: An investment into Israel's future - opinion

The thinking behind this is that what’s good for business should also be good for our planet and people, and what’s good for the world should also be good for business.

 WIND FARM energy: Going underground (Illustrative).

Israel and the great bird migration: Can we save bird from extinction? - opinion

SPNI now wants to work with numerous kibbutzim to reestablish wetlands and build ecotourism sites across Israel.

 CRANES AT Hula Valley Lake.

Eilat and Israel: Sand, sea and sustainability - opinion

With its year-round access to sea, sun and desert resources, Eilat is proving to be a fertile ground for R&D into aquaculture, biotechnology and renewable and sustainable energy

 UNDER THE sea at Eilat’s Underwater Observatory.

Take time out to play over the Jewish holidays - opinion

life. Play is important, not only for children’s psychological, physical and educational development, but also for bonding with parents, siblings and friends, and for building important life traits.

 AT PLAY in Jerusalem’s Sacher Park.