غدي نيوز تقدم لكم تقنية الاستماع الى مقالاتها علّم أي مقطع واستمع إليه
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Beirut – Mr. Fadi Ghanem, President of the Ghadi Association, Chairman of the Environmental Media Group, and IUCN Members Network Coordinator, affirmed following his meeting with Minister of Information Dr. Paul Morcos that environmental media in Lebanon is entering a new phase of development and impact, marked by the launch of specialized media platforms and initiatives aimed at strengthening environmental awareness and supporting national policies for nature conservation and sustainability.
The meeting was attended alongside Mr. Ghanem by Mr. Assaad Serhal, Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL); Dr. Somia Ayadi, President of the Association for Community and Environment (ACE); Attorney Theodore Demar Youssef, Secretary of the Ghadi Association; Mr. André Khalil, member of the Association’s Administrative Board; Ms. Nahida Youssef Raslan, Vice President of the Upper Metn Association for Environment and Sustainable Development; Mr. Rafic Makarem, Manager of Hima Ras El Matn; Mr. André Beshara, Director of the Hima Guardians Program; Mr. Hammadeh Malaeb, Director of the Hima Trails Program; and Mr. Jawad Noueihd, Director of the Ecotourism Program at Hima Ras El Matn.
During the meeting, Mr. Ghanem presented the Association’s vision for advancing environmental media, highlighting the pioneering role of Ghadi News and Al-Thair platforms in covering environmental issues, disseminating credible scientific knowledge, and promoting a culture of environmental responsibility among the public, in line with current environmental challenges and national efforts to protect natural resources.
In this context, Mr. Ghanem announced the launch of HIMA ECO MEDIA, a specialized environmental media platform dedicated to producing and disseminating high-quality scientific and documentary content, and serving as a leading hub for advancing professional environmental journalism in Lebanon and the region.
He also announced the launch of The Earthbound 30×30 environmental podcast, in partnership with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL). The podcast will provide knowledge-based and documentary audio content addressing biodiversity and sustainability issues, while promoting the “Hima” approach as a national and community-based model for nature conservation and the sustainable management of natural resources.
Mr. Ghanem further briefed the Minister on upcoming agreements that the Association is preparing to sign with strategic partners, aimed at strengthening specialized environmental media, advancing scientific and documentary content production, and expanding institutional cooperation in support of national environmental priorities.
The delegation also presented ongoing and planned initiatives in cooperation with the IUCN Members Network, which aim to enhance the role of media in supporting national and international efforts to conserve biodiversity and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Minister Morcos was invited to participate in the upcoming “Hima Guardians Forum” and to visit Hima Ras El Matn. He expressed his readiness to accept the invitation and participate with his family.
For his part, Minister Morcos affirmed his full support for these initiatives, emphasizing the importance of strengthening specialized media to enhance environmental awareness and foster a responsible environmental culture within Lebanese society.
In conclusion, Mr. Ghanem reaffirmed that the Ghadi Association remains committed to continuing its work in partnership with the Ministry of Information and all relevant stakeholders to strengthen Lebanon’s position as a leading platform for environmental media, and to support national efforts aimed at protecting the environment and safeguarding natural resources for future generations. He also presented Minister Morcos with a commemorative shield as a token of appreciation in recognition of his supportive role and dedicated efforts in advancing environmental media at the national level.
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"غدي نيوز" أطلقت جمعية حماية الطبيعة في لبنان (SPNL) دورة تدريبية متخصصة لإعداد مرشدين محليين ضمن برنامجي “حماة الحمى” و “دروب الحِمى” ، في خطوة تهدف إلى تمكين أبناء القرى من الاضطلاع بدور محوري في الإرشاد البيئي وتعزيز السياحة المسؤولة القائمة على احترام الطبيعة والحفاظ على الموارد.
"غدي نيوز" أطلقت جمعية حماية الطبيعة في لبنان (SPNL) دورة تدريبية متخصصة لإعداد مرشدين محليين ضمن برنامجي “حماة الحمى” و “دروب الحِمى” ، في خطوة تهدف إلى تمكين أبناء القرى من الاضطلاع بدور محوري في الإرشاد البيئي وتعزيز السياحة المسؤولة القائمة على احترام الطبيعة والحفاظ على الموارد.
Ghadi News | Hima Eco Media Assaad Serhal, General Director of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), is one of the leading environmental advocates in Lebanon and the Arab region. Since its establishment in 1983, SPNL has played a pivotal role in conserving biodiversity, shaping environmental policies, and linking nature protection with sustainable development. The organization has revived the traditional Hima concept
Ghadi News Beirut — On March 3 each year, the world celebrates World Wildlife Day, an international occasion dedicated to highlighting the importance of biodiversity and its vital role in sustaining human life and healthy ecosystems. In this context, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and the GHADI Association, both members of the IUCN Members Network, joined the global celebration by shedding light on the critical role of medicinal and aromatic plants in supporting human health, preserving cultural heritage, and strengthening sustainable livelihoods within local communities.
"غدي نيوز" شارك رئيس جمعية "غدي" وعضو لجنة التعليم والاتصال (CEC) في الاتحاد الدولي لصون الطبيعة (IUCN)، رئيس اللجنة الوطنية للاتحاد في لبنان، فادي غانم ، في أعمال المؤتمر العالمي للاتحاد الدولي لصون الطبيعة المنعقد في أبوظبي، حيث مثّل لبنان في عدد من الجلسات النقاشية واللقاءات الدولية، وتحدث عن مفهوم الحمى كأداة ثقافية ومجتمعية لإدارة الموارد الطبيعية، مع التركيز على تطوّر الفكرة إلى ما سمّاه "الحمى الإعلامية البيئية – Hima Eco Media"، كجيل جديد من الإعلام البيئي الملتزم والمستدام.
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