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  • مناطق مهمة نباتيّاً في لبنان 
    تلحوق، سلمى; عيتاني، مصطفى; الزين، هشام; المالطي، رمزي; الزين، محمد; قبيسي، آدم; ضاهر، هيلينا; مركز حماية الطبيعة (مركز حماية الطبيعة, 2017-11)
  • ​Plants and People: Ethnobotanical Knowledge from Lebanon 
    Zurayk, Rami; Talhouk, Salma; Sleem, Khaled (Nature Conservation Center, 2009)
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Khallouda 
    Slim, Khaled; Talhouk, Salma; Kays, Wassim; Khalil, Antoine; Tawk, Lama (Nature Conservation Center, 2013)
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • OENO-Composting : A Manual for Grape Marc Composting 
    Saliba, Najat; Najm, Majdi; Daou, Alain; Yehya, Nadine; Chammas, Ghina; Al Shami, Anwar; Malaeb, Maya; Mallat, Camille (Nature Conservation Center, 2018)
    This manual was developed under the framework of the European Union-funded SwitchMed program and aims to demonstrate the technical, economic, and environmental viability of composting grape marc, a byproduct of wine ...
  • A Review of The Miyawaki Method: Key Findings and Recommendations 
    Saliba, Mansour; Daou, Alain; Kallab, Antoine; Mouawad, Leila Rossa (Nature Conservation Center, 2024-07)
    This brief outlines the primary conclusions of a bibliographic review that provided a comprehensive overview of relevant research regarding the Miyawaki method and the benefits over the traditional reforestation techniques, ...
  • Regenerative Tourism & Nature Conservation Towards an Integrated Approach 
    Inversini, Alessandro; Talhouk, Salma; Daou, Alain; El Zeenni, Leila (Nature Conservation Center, 2024-02)
    This white paper is an outcome of an international research project supported by Leading House MENA, an initiative by The Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation (SERI). It compiles insights and ...
  • The Socio-Environmental Impact of White Phosphorous Ammunition in South Lebanon: Analysis and Risk Mitigation Strategies 
    Kallab, Antoine; Mouawad, Leila Rossa (Nature Conservation Center, 2023-11)
    Southern Lebanon witnessed an increase in military strikes by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on civilian population, land and infrastructure following the start of the October 2023 hostilities. In several of these attacks, ...
  • 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 ...
  • What to Expect From Cop 28: Definitive Actions or Déjà Vu Pledges? 
    Daou, Alain; Kallab, Antoine; Mouawad, Leila Rossa; Mroue, Camille; Olleik, Ibrahim; Bitar, Yusra (Nature Conservation Center, 2024-02)
    This brief was published following the fifth roundtable of AUB-NCC's 2023 series, titled “Navigating Climate Change and Environmental Activism in the MENA Region: Challenges and Opportunities.” The panel discussion delved ...
  • Positioning the "Baladiye" at the Center of Climate Mitigation and Adaptation: Prospects and Impact 
    Daou, Alain; Kallab, Antoine; Ghanem, Salma; Christiansen, Tania; Mansour, Elie; Murenga, Kumbulani (Nature Conservation Center, 2024-07)
    This brief was published following the first roundtable of AUB-NCC's 2024 series, titled "The New Roadmap to A Green Transition: Exploring Today's Climate Actors". This roundtable discussion explored what role municipalities ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Adaptive Loss Minimization in Induction Motor Drives using Online State Estimation 
    Hassan, Abbas (2024-10-24)
    This study proposes new model-based loss-minimization technique (LMT) for rotor field-oriented control (FOC) in induction machine drives. Compared to existing LMT applied for FOC, the suggested technique incorporates the ...
  • Enhancing Thermal Comfort in Indoor and Outdoor Spaces in Hot Environments: Exploring a Spectrum of Micro- to Macro-Scale Cooling Interventions 
    Younes, Jaafar (2024-10-24)
    This dissertation develops energy-efficient cooling interventions at both micro- and macro-climate scales to enhance thermal comfort (TC) in indoor and outdoor environments, with a focus on elderly populations indoors. For ...
  • Experimental Validation of a Solar Still with High Productivity Using Rotating Desalination Contactors 
    Bakkar, Dana (2024-10-11)
    Solar stills offer a simple and affordable way to produce potable water from saline or brackish sources, but their productivity is often low. In this experimental study on brackish water desalination, founded and originated ...

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