Najat A Saliba

Najat A Saliba is a professor of chemistry at American University Beirut, an environmental conservationist and a member of the Lebanese Parliament

Residents walk past the rubble of a mosque destroyed by Israeli bombardment as they return to the southern Lebanese village of Maroun Al Ras. AFP

Lebanon needs a plan to properly dispose of the debris of war

Managing construction and demolition waste is crucial to promote sustainability and reduce the environmental footprint of post-war and disaster rebuilding

March 19, 2025

Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike on the village of village of Ain Baal in southern Lebanon on October 29. AFP

Every breath in Lebanon feels like a gamble

Once-vibrant lands that provided food, shelter and a sense of stability for our communities have been charred beyond recognition by Israel's airstrikes

November 19, 2024

The country's environmental collapse is endangering health, the economy and society. Deepak Fernandez // The National

Weekend Essay: Lebanon's environment cannot afford to take many more hits

The rampant degradation of nature is accelerating the country's collapse

September 30, 2022