Look to the hills
Malek Hakim
Since it is difficult to obtain the necessary water resources from the mountainous areas because of their karst topography, and because it is difficult to obtain groundwater by drilling wells, Lebanon has...
Barking up the right tree
Louis Parks
Reforestation in Lebanon is a major undertaking and one that might seem to be a hopeless task. However, according to Garo Haroutian, an expert on reforestation, recent work might just be...
Flying the flag for excellence
Louis Parks
The winners of the latest Blue Flag awards for the best-kept beaches in the world have recently been announced. This program includes beaches in...
Sacré vert! France’s skyline is about to turn green
Alia Fawaz
According to a recent French law , all new buildings that are constructed in commercial areas must now be partially covered by either solar panels...
Making water more transparent: Better governance is the way forward to safeguard resources
Bassam Alkantar
According to a newly published report titled The Way Forward to Safeguard Water in Lebanon: National Water Integrity Risk Assessment, “Lebanon’s water resources are under stress from a growing population, rapid urbanisation, economic growth, mismanagement...
WASH for all
Alia Fawaz
Contrary to other countries in the region, Lebanon is blessed with ample water resources. However, there is a need for better management of the water supply. The UN Refugee...