Earth Day at Tel Aviv University
Tuesday 22.4 | Starting at 10:00 for a green and inspiring day full of activities.
What role can academia play in shaping a more sustainable future? At Tel Aviv University, we believe that the answer lies in connecting climate research with community engagement, education, and policy. This Earth Day, we invite you to explore pressing environmental issues through science, creativity, and critical thinking—across disciplines and perspectives.
What’s Happening on Campus?
- Environmental organizations fair
- Fascinating lectures and science updates
- Creative workshops using recycled materials
- Climate-themed film screening
Featured Events (in English):
Is Israel Meeting Its Climate Commitments?
Tuesday | April 22, 2025 | 12:00 | Naftali Building | Auditorium 003
A special event marking the conclusion of a unique course on climate policy at Tel Aviv University. Four student groups will present an in-depth evaluation of Israel’s implementation of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted to the UN Climate Convention—focusing on electricity, transportation, industry, and waste.
Moderator: Prof. Alon Tal, Tel Aviv University, former Chair of the Knesset Subcommittee for Climate, Environment, and Health.
A Biblical Guide to the Climate Crisis: Individual vs. Collective Activism
Tuesday | April 22, 2025 | 12:15 | Dan David Building
A special lecture by Prof. Meira Polliack and Dr. Diana Lipton (Department of Biblical Studies), part of the course The Book of Esther: Character Construction and Reception History. The session explores climate action through a biblical lens, comparing personal and collective responsibility.
Climate Fiction – A Special Session
Tuesday | April 22, 2025 | 14:15 | Webb Building
Hosted by Dr. Sonia Weiner (Department of English and American Studies) as part of her course on climate fiction. This event offers a literary perspective on climate change and its cultural narratives.
A Biblical Guide to the Climate Crisis: Survival at What Cost?
Tuesday | April 22, 2025 | 16:15 | Dan David Building
The second lecture in the Biblical Studies climate series. Prof. Meira Polliack and Dr. Diana Lipton discuss the story of Joseph and his brothers (Genesis 37–50) as a lens to examine sustainability, power, and ethics in the face of crisis.
Special Screening: “Don't Look Up”
Tuesday | April 22, 2025 | 18:00 | “HaMiflat” (The Shelter), Mitchell Building, Floor -2
Join us for a screening of Don’t Look Up - a sharp, satirical take on the climate crisis, media, and politics in the age of fake news.
Starring Meryl Streep (as Donald Trump), Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande, and many more.
Free popcorn and cozy vibes included.
Organized by TAU Green Course – the campus climate student group. Runtime: 90 minutes.
For further details and the full schedule in Hebrew, click here.
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