SHATIL Launches Negev Environment Fellows Program

July 5, 2008

 In an effort to strengthen local environmental and social leadership in the Negev, which suffers from some of Israel’s worst environmental problems, SHATIL launched the Negev Environmental Fellows Program last week. Fourteen Fellows are participating in a pilot course aimed at increasing their effectiveness in dealing with environmental issues related to health, occupation and public awareness.

Participants include staff from the Ministries of the Environment, Interior, Agriculture and Health as well as the Jewish Agency, Negev NGOs, academics and businesspeople. 

SHATIL launched a website for the program which will enable Fellows to discuss issues, share information and advertise events.