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Our Vision

 

The country’s landscape, natural resources, and environmental quality are protected, in tandem with national growth and development. Israeli society is aware of the importance of Israel’s natural resources, respects and protects them, and enjoys them, as part of nurturing social resilience and a high quality of life in Israel.

Our Aims
  • To protect the environment, the natural assets and landscapes, and historical and cultural heritage in Israel and around the world.

  • To educate about the environment and the land, nurture an affinity for the landscape and the environment, and strengthen the connection between the general public and the land, its flora and fauna, nature, different landscapes, ancient remains and human history.

  • To work with government municipalities to raise their awareness of environmental issues and increase their willingness to promote legislation that protects the environment, encourages environmentally friendly and balanced planning, and advances sustainable development.

  • To expand awareness of nature conservation, to shape the opinions of the public and decision makers on environmental issues, and to increase their commitment to protecting nature and the environment.

  • To maintain ideological and organizational independence, so that the organization will be able to promote the goals detailed in this report freely and independently.

How we Work

SPNI was established by nature lovers and dedicated visionaries who opposed the draining of the Hula Valley in 1953 and foresaw the future consequences of this action on the unique nature of the country’s north, and predicted the need to protect nature amidst development efforts.

The draining of the Hula Valley led to regretful results, including damage to the local environment and the extinction of unique species. However, the environmental conflict resulted in our organization, SPNI, an independent, public, not-for-profit organization, the largest and most experienced environmental organization in Israel and one of the oldest in the world.

From its establishment, 67 years ago, until today, we focus on conserving Israel’s nature and landscapes, educating, hiking, and building a strong community that sees itself as part of nature and is committed to the conservation of nature and the environment.

Our vision is to protect nature and the environment in Israel, by creating a direct connection between people and nature.

As part of our daily, organizational routine:

  • We act to protect open landscapes and biodiversity.

  • We encourage hiking and domestic and international tourism, with the belief that experiencing nature is essential for strengthening our affinity for nature and the environment, and for developing environmental responsibility.

  • We engage with decision makers, in the Knesset and elsewhere in government, to raise awareness of environmental issues, and incorporate considerations regarding conservation, landscapes, and the environment as integral parts of decision-making processes.

  • We represent the environmental organizations of Israel in the regional and national planning institutions.

  • We mark the country’s trails, more than 10,000 km worth, headed by the Israel National Trail.

  • We create and promote collaboration among environmental organizations and other organizations.

  • We maintain ideological, professional, and organizational independence, so that the organization will be able to promote its aims freely and independently.

  • We act together with the public, throughout the country, in large cities and in small localities, in different sectors of the population and in diverse frameworks. Our strength lies in your support: the members of SPNI; those who follow us on social media and read our newsletter; those who support our work by donating, signing petitions, and submitting appeals; those who join us in demonstrations; activists and volunteers; those who hike with us; the thousands of participants in our environmental education programs; and the amazing youth who take part in our hiking groups.

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