Prof. Daniel Orenstein is a researcher in the fields of social ecology and environmental policy, focusing on human-nature relations and understanding ecosystem functioning within the urban sphere. His research and applied work address the assessment of ecosystem services, public perceptions of urban nature, and the impact of policy and planning on urban environmental quality. As part of his academic work, he supervises students in developing policy solutions for urban environmental challenges and explores methods for integrating ecological thinking into spatial planning.
This accumulated experience contributes to the evaluation and development of approaches for implementing SDG 11 components in Israeli cities, specifically regarding the strengthening of climate resilience and the promotion of urban nature as an integral part of the living environment.