AUB Nature Conservation Center

In celebration of World Oceans Day, the Nature Conservation Center (NCC) is hosting a screening of David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet, in appreciation of his lifelong efforts and remarkable contribution to nature conservation.
Join us for an inspiring evening of reflection, discussion, and storytelling and enjoy popcorn while watching one of the most powerful documentaries on the future of our planet.

🗓️ June 8 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
📍 Charles Hostler Amphitheater
🎟️ Registration is required: https://forms.office.com/r/WN7ju0Ndm1

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This is a family friendly event!

On the International Day for Biological Diversity, Lebanon’s biodiversity is facing severe threats due to the ongoing war, particularly in South Lebanon.
Since protecting biodiversity begins with understanding what is being lost, NCC has taken on the responsibility of documenting the environmental impacts of the war.
If you have witnessed environmental damage or have stories, photos, or narratives to share, we invite you to contribute to this collective documentation effort. Stay tuned as we shed light on the documented cases over the coming weeks.
Learn more: link in bio.
 

 
في اليوم العالمي للتنوع البيولوجي، يواجه التنوع البيولوجي في لبنان تهديدات خطيرة جرّاء الحرب المستمرة، لا سيما في جنوب لبنان.
وانطلاقًا من أن حماية التنوع البيولوجي تبدأ برصد ما يتم فقدانه، أخذ مركز حماية الطبيعة على عاتقه مسؤولية توثيق الأضرار البيئية الناتجة عن الحرب.
إذا كنتم قد شهدتم أضرارًا بيئية أو لديكم قصصًا أو صورًا أو رواياتٍ تودون مشاركتها، ندعوكم للمساهمة في هذا الجهد التوثيقي الجماعي. ترقبوا خلال الأسابيع المقبلة تسليط الضوء على عدد من الحالات الموثقة.
للمزيد من المعلومات: الرابط في البايو
 
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How can conflict-related debris be managed more safely, sustainably, and efficiently in Lebanon?

Through a collaboration between NCC, Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at AUB , and ESDU - AUB , and with funding from Fundsforngos (AFESD), a framework was developed to support debris management in Lebanon.

The report provides practical tools and recommendations for contingency planning and post-disaster operational response.

Read the full report: https://shorturl.at/FEXTs

Are you a student or a recent graduate looking for a summer internship?

The Nature Conservation Center at AUB is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program: a 3-month, full-time opportunity to gain experience in environmental research and program implementation.

Through mentorship, capacity-building activities, and real project involvement, interns will build transferable skills while working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

This year’s program offers two tracks:
🔹 Research Internships
🔹 Internal Support Internships

📝 Apply by May 17, 2026

🔗 For full details and application: https://shorturl.at/EZ2VI

Beyond immediate destruction, armed conflicts leave long-term ecological scars.

Nature must never be treated as collateral.

Protecting farmland, water sources, and ecosystems during conflict is not optional; it is a legal obligation and a humanitarian responsibility.

Pictures credit: Hussein Malla/AP Photo, Hassan Fneich, Instagram screenshot , Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture

The iconic Stone continues to shape ’s landscapes, from Bkassine’s majestic forests to hillsides across the country.

Protecting it means preserving a living heritage, sustaining local communities, and safeguarding the future of Lebanon’s pine . 🌿

Join us for a panel discussion on “The State of Animal Welfare in Lebanon” featuring leading organizations working on the ground.
The conversation will explore animal welfare in times of crisis, wildlife trafficking and animals in entertainment, and the legal and policy frameworks shaping protection efforts.

Learn more about animal welfare and connect with participating organizations.

📍 AUB – IFI Auditorium
🗓️ Monday, February 23
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
🔗 Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/wj7wHAFhVW

From the high peaks of the North to the hidden wetlands of the South, Lebanon is a global treasure.

But here’s the reality: We are losing it.

Urbanization, pollution, and the climate crisis aren't just "environmental issues", they are threats to our heritage, our health, and our future.

Our biodiversity is a gift we inherited. Let’s make sure we aren’t the generation that loses it. 🌍💚

Pictures credit: Nessim Stevenson