Mission & Goals

Our Mission
The Institute of the Environment aims to motivate the University community, the public at large in Lebanon and the region to participate more effectively in the advancement of ethical and competent environmental practices. Through applied scientific research, the Institute strives to formulate and communicate scientific knowledge that promotes effective decision making supportive of sustainable development policies.

Our Goal
Providing solutions to the sustainability of natural resources within a complex human environment by promoting science as the basis for decision making.