HERITAGE CONSERVATION
Geodiversity Workshop 5 Celebrating the International Geodiversity Day
Geodiversity of The Middle East In celebrating the UNESCO’s International Geodiversity Day, the Association for Geoconservation, Hong Kong (AGHK) has been organising a series of workshop starting from January until November of 2022. The main themes of the workshops...
Participation à l’évènement Parlez-moi recherche avec l’ambassade de la France 2019 – Projet Lithothèque
Strengthening eco-citizen capacities through education for sustainable development, via a Lebanese ‘lithothèque’ an E-platform / foundation DIANE
We identified natural assets and salient features of the region requiring the study. We have also determined their risks and threats. The mapping of potential sites of natural assets and the risks caused by anthropogenic actions in central was produced.Awareness...
Protection through Valorization of three Heritage Geosites in Lebanon in a Perspective of Sustainable Development (2019) / USJ
The project studied geological and geomorphological aspects of three sites: Baatara pithole, Kfardebiene bridge, and Fawar Dara Hole (Tarchich) using maps, photo-interpretation, and GIS. The project highlighted anthropic action on sites: (environmental degradation,...
Emergency Responsiveness Initiative in Tyre Caza – Al Masaken Pilot Project
Background: The Union of Municipalities of Tyre Caza (UoMT) has been collaborating with the Embassy of Switzerland in Lebanon since 2006 for increasing its capacities and improving delivery of services in disaster risk management and rapid response. Phase 1 of the...
Training Consultancy for Municipalities and Union of Municipalities in Solid Waste Management
Objective of Action: Prepare and deliver training and consultancy services in Solid Waste Management for Municipalities and Unions of Municipalities, who participate in the EU funded “SWAM” Project, in order to enable them to successfully participate in the SWAM...
Solid Waste Management Training Seminar for Fishermen at Jounieh Port
Objective of Action: Enhance the condition of the port of Jounieh and reactivate it as an economic centerConduct a training seminar for the fishermen of Jounieh port on Solid Waste Management (SWM), with particular emphasis on fish waste and waste generated by...
Action after the blast
The explosion of August 4 resulted in great damage to Beirut’s traditional old buildings These houses are an integral part of the architectural and cultural heritage of Beirut and must be preserved Therefore, the association helped the residents to rehabilitate their...
Restoration at Sursock Palace Doors & Shutters
Makeshift Workshop Setup. Restoration work started using two master carpenters, blacksmith, painter a foreman, and apprentice The Palace without its Doors Windows and Shutters Broken units and Wooden fragments have been gathered & stored
Inventory of fossils of the region of Jezzine
Setting up a methodology for Inventory Final report: Geographical and geological History of Lebanon and of Jezzine (Caza of Jezzine, South Lebanon).