Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman Represents Israel at High-Level UN General Assembly Week in New York
Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman represented Israel at the UN General Assembly in New York, discussing climate adaptation and renewable energy.
Jerusalem, 27 September, 2026 (TPS-IL) — New York — Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman represented Israel at high-level events during the UN General Assembly in New York, joining global leaders to address climate adaptation, pollutant reduction, and renewable energy transitions.
Silman participated in international summit discussions focused on advancing low-emission economies and protecting natural resources. On Thursday, she addressed a high-level assembly event on rising sea levels and conducted bilateral meetings with counterpart environmental ministers to foster international collaboration.
Alongside diplomacy, Silman toured an advanced waste sorting and processing facility to evaluate cutting-edge technologies for implementation in Israel, reinforcing national commitments to meeting global environmental targets and expanding sustainable infrastructure.