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  • Aligning Agendas in the Face of Climate Change: Perspectives from the Field 
    Kallab, Antoine; Mouawad, Leila Rossa; Dandan, Asma; Daou, Alain (Nature Conservation Center, 2023-06)
    ​​​​​The first brief of the “Navigating Climate Change and environmental activism in the MENA region: Challenges and Opportunities" series. The panel composed of academics, UN agency representatives, social entrepreneurs ...
  • Anti-inflammatory and cytostatic activities of a parthenolide-like sesquiterpene lactone from Cota palaestina subsp. syriaca 
    Talhouk, Rabih S.; Nasr, Bilal N.; Fares, Mohamed Bilal; Ajeeb, Bushra; Nahhas, Rana; Al-Aaraj, Lamis; Talhouk, S. N.; Ghaddar, Tarek H.; Saliba, Najat A. (Hindawi Limited, 2015)
    A sesquiterpene lactone 1-β,10-Epoxy-6-hydroxy-1,10H-inunolide (K100) was isolated through bioassay-guided fractionation from Cota palaestina subsp. syriaca, an Eastern Mediterranean endemic plant. K100 inhibited endotoxin- ...
  • Anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory activities of the sea cucumber Holothuria polii aqueous extract 
    Kareh, Mike; El Nahas, Rana; Al-Aaraj, Lamis; Al-Ghadban, Sara I.; Naser Al Deen, Nataly; Saliba, Najat A.; El-Sabban, Marwan E.; Talhouk, Rabih S. (SAGE Publications Ltd, 2018)
    Objective: Sea cucumbers are considered among the most important functional foods. Following bioassay guided fractionation, we assessed the anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory activities of Holothuria polii (H. polii) ...
  • Assessment of AUB Students' Behavior Towards Single-Use Plastics: Findings and Recommendations 
    Daou, Alain; Kallab, Antoine; Mouawad, Leila Rossa (Nature Conservation Center, 2023-07)
    Defined as “items intended to be used only once before they are thrown away or recycled” (UNEP, 2022), Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) due to their low-cost, versatility, and flexibility are hard to withstand. Major advocates ...
  • Biodiversity conservation in cities: Defining habitat analogues for plant species of conservation interest 
    Itani, Moustapha; Al-Zein, Mohammad Souheil; Nasralla, N.; Talhouk, S. N. (Public Library of Science, 2020)
    Urban green spaces, both unmanaged and managed, include novel ecosystems that may be suitable habitat analogues for native plant species of conservation interest. The objective of this study was to define habitat analogues ...
  • Cell death mechanisms of plant-derived anticancer drugs: Beyond apoptosis 
    Gali-Muhtasib, Hala Uthman; Hmadi, Raed A.; Kareh, Mike; Tohme, Rita; Darwiche, Nadine D. (Springer New York LLC, 2015)
    Despite remarkable progress in the discovery and development of novel cancer therapeutics, cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the world. For many years, compounds derived from plants have been at the ...
  • Closing the Loop: Innovations in Circular Business Models for Climate-Friendly E-Waste Solutions 
    Daou, Alain; Kallab, Antoine; Ghanem, Salem; Von Toggenburg, Johanna (Nature Conservation Center, 2024-09)
    This discussion is the second of AUB-NCC’s 2024 series of roundtables, titled “The New Roadmap to A Green Transition: Exploring Today’s Climate Actors”. The panel entitled " Closing the loop: innovations in circular business ...
  • Empowering the Silent Sentries: Rural Women at the Frontlines of Climate Justice 
    Daou, Alain; Kallab, Antoine; Mouawad, Leila Rossa; Akil, Carla (Nature Conservation Center, 2024-01)
    This brief was published following the fourth roundtable of AUB-NCC's 2023 series, titled “Navigating Climate Change and Environmental Activism in the MENA Region: Challenges and Opportunities.” The panel discussion shed ...
  • The Environmental and Policy Implications of Solar Energy: The Light Amidst Lebanon's Crisis? 
    Daou, Alain; Kallab, Antoine; Mouawad, Leila Rossa; Ayoub, Marc (Nature Conservation Center, 2023-09)
    ​​​​​The second brief of the “Navigating Climate Change and environmental activism in the MENA region: Challenges and Opportunities" series. Inspired by the findings of Re-energize Lebanon and the dynamics of the solar ...
  • From Knowledge Production to Impact: Research as Environmental Activism 
    Ghanem, Salem; Kallab, Antoine; Daou, Alain (Nature Conservation Center, 2024-10-01)
    This discussion marks the third session in AUB-NCC’s 2024 series of roundtables, titled “The New Roadmap to a Green Transition: Exploring Today’s Climate Actors.” The panel entitled “From Knowledge Production to Impact: ...
  • Grassroots Environmental Activism in Lebanon: David Vs Goliath 
    Daou, Alain; Kallab, Antoine; Mouawad, Leila Rossa; Maroun, Christophe (Nature Conservation Center, 2023-10)
    This brief was published following the third roundtable of AUB-NCC's 2023 series, titled “Navigating Climate Change and Environmental Activism in the MENA Region: Challenges and Opportunities.” This brief explores Lebanon's ...
  • Guide to Municipal Solid Waste Management 
    Massoud, May; Merhebi, Farouk (Nature Conservation Center, 2016)
    This guide addresses the critical need for sustainable waste management practices in Lebanon, particularly in the context of the country's escalating waste crisis. It provides an in-depth overview of integrated solid waste ...
  • Home Composting Made Cheap, Simple, and Fun 
    Nature Conservation Center (Nature Conservation Center, 2018)
    This manual explains the basics of composting, emphasizing the environmental benefits such as reducing household waste by up to 50% and lowering carbon footprints. It provides step-by-step instructions on setting up a ...
  • ​Important Plant Areas in Lebanon 
    Talhouk, Salma; Itani, Moustapha; El Zein, Hisham; Al Malti, Ramzi; Al-Zein, Mohamad; Daher, Helena H.; Kobeissy, Adam; Nature Conservation Center (Nature Conservation Center, 2017-11)
    To remove the cedar tree from the Lebanese flag would mean to lose an important symbol of our history, identity, and soul. Similarly, to lose the plants of Lebanon would mean to lose our Lubnan al akhdar (green Lebanon). ...
  • Khallouda 
    Slim, Khaled; Talhouk, Salma; Kays, Wassim; Khalil, Antoine; Tawk, Lama (Nature Conservation Center, 2013)
  • Lebanese meal management practices and cultural constructions of food waste 
    Chammas, Ghina; Yehya, Nadine A. (Academic Press, 2020)
    Food waste is a global issue with major environmental and socio-economic implications. The problem is even worse in Arab countries where tremendous amounts of food are wasted everyday. In this study, we engaged in an ...
  • Lebanon's Priorities and Actions for a Green Transition 
    Daou, Alain; Kallab, Antoine; Mouawad, Leila Rossa; Ghanem, Salma; Osseiran, Dala (Nature Conservation Center, 2024-04)
    This brief was published following the sixth and final of AUB-NCC’s 2023 series of roundtables, titled “Navigating Climate Change and Environmental Activism in the MENA Region: Challenges and Opportunities”. The discussion ...
  • Minimal Waste Manual 
    Makki, Samira; Bechara, Elias; Asfour, Nadia (Nature Conservation Center, 2017)
    The Minimal Waste Manual (MWM) is an illustrated guide to what is in our waste and what to do with it. The manual specifically targets AUB offices because of the excess daily waste produced within those spaces. We define ...
  • Multisource groundwater contamination under data scarcity: The case study of six municipalities in the proximity of the Naameh Landfill, Lebanon 
    Citton, Michele; Croonenberg, Sofie; Shami, Anwar El; Chammas, Ghina; Kayed, Sammy; Saliba, Najat A.; Abou Najm, Majdi R.; Tamim, Hani Mohammed; Zeineldine, Salah M.; Makki, Maha H.; Kalot, Mohamad A.; Lakkis, Issam A.; Al-Hindi, Mahmoud (MDPI AG, 2020)
    Lebanon is affected by a protracted environmental and solid waste crisis that is threatening the water resources and the public health of its communities. This study is part of a public participatory research project that ...
  • National Guidelines for Nursery Management: Native Trees and Shrubs 
    Sleem, Khaled; Bouazza, Karma; Talhouk, Salma (Nature Conservation Center, 2018)
    This manual sets initial standards for native tree seedling production in Lebanon for improved national restoration project implementation. It is the outcome of years of trial and error, field research, and community ...

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