Events

Waste Not, Want Not Symposium [Postponed]

Irwin Hall Faculty Lounge - LAU Beirut Campus

On the occasion of the International Awareness Day for Food Loss and Waste, the Lebanese American University (LAU) and the American University of Beirut (AUB) are hosting a symposium dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of food waste in Lebanon.

Under the patronage and presence of Caretaker Minister of Environment Nasser Yassine, Waste Not, Want Not will bring together experts, policymakers, community leaders and innovators to explore sustainable solutions and strategies for reducing food waste from farm to table. Through discussions and research posters, participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in food waste management.

Agenda

Date Program Speakers
03:00 - 03:15 Welcome Speeches
  • Dr. Michel Mawad, LAU President
  • Dr. Nasser Yassine, Minister of Environment
  • Dr. Sami Dimassi, Regional Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
03:15 - 04:30

Panel Discussion
  • Dr. Ali Chalak, Professor of Applied Economics and Director of the Graduate Food Security Program, AUB
  • Ms. Sarah Asmar, Programme Management Officer, United Nations Environment Program
  • Dr. Nadim Farajallah, Chief Sustainability Officer, LAU
  • Dr. Hussein Hassan, Professor of Food Science, LAU
  • Dr. Richard Maroun, Professor and Vice-rector for Research, Saint Joseph University

Moderated by
Dr. Lama Mattar, Associate Professor of Nutrition, LAU
04:30 - 05:00

Research Poster Session + Coffee Break

 

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