In a shocking incident, the construction site above the Monk Seal Cave in Amchit turned into a scene of aggression against peaceful environmental protesters who were trying to defend one of the most
The Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), held in Nice, France, from 9 to 13 June 2025, brought together stakeholders from governments, civil society,
On June 12, IndyACT, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and the Palm Islands Nature Reserve, brought together passionate experts, researchers, and environmental actors at
Beirut – 16 April 2025 The Ministry of Environment, in partnership with IndyACT and the Palm Islands Nature Reserve, organized the first workshop dedicated to developing a National Action
Oceans cover over 70% of the Earth’s surface, playing a critical role in regulating climate, supporting biodiversity, and sustaining the livelihoods of billions. Yet, human
Beirut, September 4, 2024: The Ministry of Environment, IndyACT and the Lebanese Environment Forum (LEF), organized a seminar titled “The Role of Marine Protected Areas
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are clearly defined areas in oceans and coastal areas which are protected from human activity as they have been recognized as
Palm Island Nature Reserve (PINR) is a Marine Protected Area (MPA) situated in Tripoli, in the northern region of Lebanon. Comprising of three islands and
In 2022, during the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, Canada, over 190 nations, including Lebanon, reached a consensus on 23 global targets to
In 2017, the municipal council and SPNL declared the Anfeh municipal land and sea as a marine Hima for sustainable use such as ecotourism, responsible
