Young Israelis see themselves leading world toward greener future - study

• Published date: 11 October 2021
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The study also found that 35% of Israelis trust influencers to lead the changes and 23% trust scientists to do so. Only 6% believe adults will lead the efforts and 33% think young people will solve the climate crisis completely.

Furthermore, over 40% of respondents in Israel see themselves as advocates for sustainability and 35% are willing to make significant changes to their lifestyle for the sake of the planet.

Israeli respondents emphasized the necessity of education in moving society toward a more environmentally sustainable future, with 76% saying education about sustainability issues is the most important factor and 80% saying green innovations are most important.

"We see how Israelis youths are concerned about their future living," said Vitor Maia Hamilko, the general manager of Electrolux's Middle East and Northern and Central Africa divisions. "They want to live more sustainably as they aspire to eat organic or plant-based foods, reduce fast fashion clothes, and improve air quality."

Many young Israelis surveyed signaled their...