The Council For A Beautiful Israel

The Council for a Beautiful Israel (CBI) is an independent, nonprofit public organization dedicated since 1968 to enhancing the quality of life in Israel through environmental preservation and the promotion of landscape and aesthetic values, with a particular focus on urban spaces. Key Areas of Activity: 1. Environmental Education: The Aura Herzog Center for Environmental Studies serves over 140,000 students and an additional 60,000 participants annually, including military personnel, corporate employees, and senior citizens. The center specializes in developing and implementing educational and leadership programs, as well as leading campaigns to raise public awareness on environmental conservation topics. A notable example since 2023: The "Connected to the Environment" program, operating in the Rahat branch, integrates education, advocacy, entrepreneurship promotion, and volunteerism to support cleanliness in open spaces and public areas within Bedouin communities in the Negev, aiming to establish local environmental leadership. 2. Community Engagement: Through its 11 branches nationwide and approximately 2,000 dedicated volunteers, the Community Environmental Responsibility Center organizes around nine national competitions annually, attracting over 800 organizations each year. These initiatives aim to raise awareness of environmental stewardship and engage decision-makers in investing and acting to improve quality of life and the environment. This is in addition to extensive volunteer activities within and with various communities. 3. Physical Projects: Historically, CBI has initiated and executed activities to upgrade urban spaces, creating over 120 parks, playgrounds, and urban complexes for public benefit, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas. CBI's headquarters are located within the Council for a Beautiful Israel complex in Yarkon Park, Tel Aviv. The uniqueness of the Council for a Beautiful Israel lies in its holistic approach, combining education and advocacy with extensive field activities. As an independent body, the council effectively promotes significant changes in the Israeli public's environmental perception, from kindergarten to the senior years, adhering to principles of excellence and professionalism, preserving the country, and enhancing the quality of life within it.