Cyprus and Israel strengthen environmental cooperation during Nemesis 2026

On November 11, 2026, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment of Cyprus, Christos Senekis, held a bilateral meeting with the Israeli Minister of Environmental Protection, Idit Silman. The meeting took place in the presence of the Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus, Shuli Davidovich, on the sidelines of the multinational search and rescue exercise "Nemesis 2026".

The discussions focused on promoting a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation between the two nations. Both ministers acknowledged the shared environmental challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean, specifically highlighting risks such as water scarcity, drought, heatwaves, flooding, and forest fires. The sides emphasized the need for increased resilience in natural ecosystems and urban areas.

Key areas identified for technical collaboration include integrated water resource management, desalination processes, and waste management. The officials agreed on the importance of utilizing scientific expertise and coordinated interventions to mitigate the effects of climate change. This meeting marks a continued effort by both governments to formalize their partnership on climate-related issues through the exchange of knowledge and resources.