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Ministry of Environmental Protection

Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel • 350 Employees
Government Administration

Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection is responsible for the formulation of a nationwide, integrated, and inclusive policy for the protection of the environment.The ministry was established in December 1988 by Govt. Resolution No. 5. This proved a landmark in Israel's environmental development and in the government's determination to tackle environmental issues.The ministry operates on three levels: national, regional, and local.​At the national level, the ministry is responsible for developing an integrated and comprehensive governmental policy, as well as strategies, standards, and priorities for environmental protection. To this end, the ministry has professional divisions and departments that deal with a myriad of environmental issues, as well as with its administrative mechanisms and public relations.The ministry employs some 600 workers. It is divided into six main divisions that each include professional departments. In addition, the ministry operates six district offices throughout the country.