Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth to host conference on Lebanon's environmental crisis

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth is hosting a conference titled "Religious Perspectives on the Environmental Crisis in Lebanon" on October 29, 2026. The event brings together religious leaders, researchers, and specialists to discuss the country's environmental challenges through religious, academic, and scientific lenses.

The conference addresses issues including air and water pollution, waste accumulation, and forest fires. Participants are examining how these problems affect public health and quality of life. The program seeks to promote environmental responsibility and cooperation to support sustainable development.

The Faculty of Religious Sciences and the Dayan Foundation Chair for Environmental Citizenship Education and Sustainable Development are organizing the event. They are working with the Faculty of Science, the Mediterranean Environmental Research Center, the Danimation Foundation, and the Middle East Council of Churches.