About the Green Campus

The Green Campus Committee is appointed by the President of WIS and advises Weizmann Institute management on sustainability strategies, policy, and implementation across campus. It is responsible for developing a roadmap to achieve our Green Campus vision to minimize our environmental footprint and create a sustainable, green, thriving environment. 

The committee includes members from key departments and divisions across the Weizmann Institute: 

Prof. Avi Levy, Committee Chair, Dept. of Plant & Environmental Sciences
Prof. Ron Milo, Head of IES and Dean, Educational Activities
Mr. Almog Ashwal, Visibility & Environment Branch, Operations 
Mr. Liad Ben Uri, Dept. of Plant & Environmental Sciences
Mr. Mario Copel, Head of Construction & Engineering 
Sharon Gloter, Planning Branch, Construction & Engineering 
Mr. Shimon Ishai, Head of Operations 
Ms. Bosmat Kariti, Dept. of Molecular Genetics
Prof. Shira Raveh-Rubin, Dept. of Earth & Planetary Sciences
Dr. Michal Topaz, Head of Sustainability Education, Davidson Institute 
Mr. Yuval Yarmolovsky, System Eng. & Maintenance Branch, Construction & Engineering
Mr. Yosi Yakar, Head of Procurement 
Dr. Noga Zilkha, Dept. of Brain Sciences

The Weizmann Institute's Sustainability Office provides strategic and operational support to advance the vision and mission of the Green Campus, and works closely with the Green Campus Committee.

The Sustainability Office leads the implementation of the Weizmann Institute’s Green Campus vision by translating scientific knowledge and institutional values into measurable, campus wide action. Operating at the core of campus operations, the Office works to reduce environmental impact, strengthen climate resilience, and promote human and ecological health, while positioning the campus as a living example of responsible and forward looking research infrastructure. Its work is closely integrated with research and education, ensuring that sustainability is embedded across decision making, planning, and daily practice.

Guided by the vision of a model campus that is environmentally responsible, resilient, and healthy, the Sustainability Office focuses on key domains including energy and water efficiency, transition to renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, waste reduction and circular resource use, sustainable construction, mobility, and community engagement. Through data driven targets such as carbon footprint monitoring, green procurement, and nature based solutions, the Office advances continuous improvement while fostering a vibrant campus community of researchers, staff, and students committed to sustainability leadership.

The Green Forum is the WIS student body that promotes environmental and sustainable activities on campus. Members come from across faculties and develop a range of programs to shape and advance sustainability practices at WIS. 

Select activities:

• Educational team – raises awareness of sustainability issues at WIS
• Food rescue team – collects leftover food from campus to distribute to a local community refrigerator
• Swap events – organizes swap events for second-hand clothing and items
• Campus recycling & waste – promotes waste reduction and recycling initiatives

To get involved in the Green Forum, contact Liad Ben Uri, at liad.ben-uri@weizmann.ac.il.