“The poorest continue to suffer the most from climate injustice even though they are not the climate offenders,” said Yosef Abramowitz.
The index examines how well universities are fulfilling the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.
The University of Haifa jumped by 100 places compared to its ranking last year.
The selection was confirmed at AmCham's annual General Assembly, attended by US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides.
Israel's Sonovia said its D(y)ENIM indigo yarn dyeing ultrasound technology reduces water and hazardous waste in production by more than 85%.
The prize money will be allocated towards Venatata's 100 Gardens Project, which aims to establish 100 therapeutic gardens across Israel.
The purpose of the project is to draw attention to the potential of cultured meat and move people away from meat-eating.
The forum will convene once a year and will focus on the global effort to solve the global water shortage, which has affected numerous countries worldwide.
A report has found that interest in food-tech and specifically alt-protein is still present despite greater slowdown through the Israeli tech market.