Mission

Drylands occupy more than one third of the land surface of the Earth, including most of the Middle East and Israel. Dwindling water supplies and deteriorating water quality impede the sustainable development of drylands and the well-being of their growing populations.

The Institute will carry out interdisciplinary, cutting edge research and graduate education in water sciences, aimed at improving human well-being in drylands through technologies and policies for sustainable use of water resources.