Day: December 13, 2023

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) closed today with an agreement that signals the ‘beginning of the end’ of the fossil fuel era by laying the ground for a swift, just and equitable transition, underpinned by deep emissions cuts and…

Amidst Lebanon’s ongoing economic and banking crisis, Ambroise Fayolle, Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), reiterated the institution’s substantial role as a financing partner for Lebanon since 1978.

Speaking to the National News …

A shell fired by the Israeli enemy on Wednesday fell between houses in the town of Muhaybeb, as reported by NNA correspondent in Marjayoun. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

The following is a statement by UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen on the closing of COP28:

“COP28 has delivered, for the first time at climate talks, a clear call on countries to transition away from fossil fuels. The deal is not perfect, but o…

Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, delivered the closing remarks at the United Nations Climate Change Conference hosted by the United Arab Emirates, highlighting critical achievements and setting the tone for urgent global action to combat climate ch…

Caretaker Minister of Industry, in George Boujikian, on Wednesday delivered Lebanon’s speech at the “Arab Summit for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises: From Resilience to Prosperity” conference organized by ESCWA in the Moroccan city …

Caretaker Minister of Industry, MP George Boujikian, on Wednesday represented Lebanon at the opening of the “Arab Summit for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises: From Resilience to Prosperity,” held over two days in the Moroccan city of…

The impact of Lebanon’s unrelenting, overlapping crises continues to worsen, increasingly robbing children of their education and forcing many into child labour, as parents struggle with ever-diminishing resources

With data collected in November 202…