Location & Weather

Climate & Weather

It's the beginning of winter in Israel in November.
When you arrive in Tel Aviv it may be cold and rainy, but days can turn warm. Consider wearing a few layers of clothing that you can put on and off.
The conference will take place at the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, which is located in the Negev highlands. Thus, it will be cool in the mornings, warm during the day (15-20 °C) and rather cold at night (-2°C-5°C).
You will want to consider that when packing for the trip and dressing in the morning.

Location

The Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research are situated on the Sede Boqer campus of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 50 km south of Beer Sheva.
Overlooking the beautiful Zin wadi, the Sede Boqer campus serves as home to several institutions, among them another university research institute: the Ben-Gurion Research Center, a residential high school for environmental education, and a desert field school.
It is also the burial site of David Ben-Gurion, Israel's first Prime Minister and a great believer in the potential of the desert.

For a map of the area click here.

For tourist information in the Ramat Hanegev area click here