The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in collaboration with the Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO, held a training session on valorizing and recycling solid waste on June 20, 2023, at AZM University in Tripoli, Lebanon, under the auspices of the Lebanese Ministry of Environment.

During the opening of the three-day workshop, Dr. Foued El Ayni, Programs Manager at ICESCO Sciences and Technologies Sector, represented the Organization and highlighted its efforts in contributing to environmental protection and developing smart, flexible, and sustainable cities in the Islamic world, calling on university students participating in the workshop to take advantage of the expertise provided by waste management specialists and experts.

For her part, Mrs. Heba Nashabe, Secretary General of the Lebanese National Commission, commended ICESCO’s continuous support to its Member States, noting that the training session aims at raising awareness about waste management methods and the importance of circular economy in enhancing environmental protection, preserving natural resources, and building the capacities of youth and professionals in the field.