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White phosphorus – the overlooked war against infrastructure and environment in South Lebanon

The price of Lebanese olive oil has jumped 50% from 2023, meaning that the traditional jerry can of oil, which [...] Read more

A Call for Action: Revitalizing Lebanon’s Waste Management

“Good composting is like making good wine” – an environmental engineer revolutionizes waste management in Lebanon. Ziad Abi Chaker is […]

Trash Talk: How a Local Initiative is Helping to Clean Up Lebanon

“We believe that substantial changes can happen from within, through small steps and strong beliefs.” – The waste crisis in […]

Follow the sun: breaking down Lebanon’s solar revolution

People in Lebanon are shifting to solar power, seeking independence from an unreliable governmental electricity grid. There is a Lebanese […]

Vanishing Aquifers in MENA

Aquifers are of tremendous importance for the MENA as world’s most water-stressed countries are located in the region, including Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, […]

Climate reporting media training for Lebanese journalists

Berytech, in collaboration with REVOLVE under the ActSmart Innovation Hub Initiative funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the […]

Aerial view of the Beirut River above Sin el-Fil area.

Urban forests provide hope for the Beirut River

The Beirut River and the surrounding neighborhoods have long suffered from short-sighted policy and blatant mismanagement. The ecosystem was disrupted, and natural habitats have been destroyed. The #BeirutRiverForest project consists of planting trees on the banks of the river, as well as engaging with local associations, schools, and companies in developing a blueprint for the potential ‘green corridor’ of Beirut to emerge.