Under the patronage of the Minister of Environment Dr. Nasser Yassin, the Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO, in partnership with the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a 3-day workshop on valorizing and recycling solid waste on 20-22 June 2023 at Azm University in Tripoli.
During the opening, Ms. Hiba Nashabe, Secretary General of the Lebanese National Commission, commended ICESCO’s continuous support to its Member States, noting that the training session aims at raising awareness about waste management methods and the importance of circular economy in enhancing environmental protection, preserving natural resources, and building the capacities of youth and professionals in the field.
For his part, Dr. Foued El Ayni, Programs Manager at ICESCO Sciences and Technologies Sector, highlighted ICESCO efforts in contributing to environmental protection and developing smart, flexible, and sustainable cities in the Islamic world, calling on university students participating in the workshop to take advantage of the expertise provided by waste management specialists and experts.
