Nature is a special trust to be enjoyed
and conserved for future generations. Conserving the
diversity of nature in the Middle East is the foundation
on which we can build an improved quality of land and
ensure a sustainable future for the people of the
region.
In 2002,
the American University of Beirut (AUB) started an
interfaculty initiative dedicated to nature conservation
and its sustainable use, through interdisciplinary
research, development and knowledge dissemination.
Introductory Video:
Our Mission
To
promote the conservation and sustainable utilization of
biodiversity in arid and Mediterranean regions by
providing an open academic platform for innovative
research and development.
Our Vision
For societies to
become guardians and primary beneficiaries of
biodiversity in the region.
