Italian civic honor for Lebanese environmental scientist

Italian civic honor for Lebanese environmental scientist. A Lebanese scientist who specializes in protecting his country's environment has been awarded the Italian Republic's second-highest civilian honor, the Knighthood.

Italian civic honor for Lebanese environmental scientist

According to Arab News, Nazar Hani, General Manager of the Biological Reserve in Al-Shouf, a resource-rich area of   Lebanon, was received at his residence by the Italian Ambassador to Beirut, Nicoletta Bombardier, to present the Order of the Star of Italy. Arranged

Italian civic honor for Lebanese environmental scientist

The award, given to a Lebanese scientist, is the second-highest in Italy, given to Italian citizens or foreigners by order of the Italian president.

This award is for individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of friendly relations and cooperation between Italy and other countries.

Italian civic honor for Lebanese environmental scientist

The UNESCO-recognized Jabal al-Shouf has biological reserves covered with oak and juniper forests. The area stretches from Dahar al-Badr in the north of Lebanon to the mountains of Neha in the south.

Some of the trees in these reservoirs are said to be 2,000 years old. The most famous of these attractions are the three magnificent pine forests of Masar al-Shouf, Barouk, and Ain Zalta Bemohri, which are one-fourth of the remaining pine forests in Lebanon.

Italian civic honor for Lebanese environmental scientist

The area is popular for hiking and trekking as well as bird watching, mountain hiking, and snowshoeing, with wolves as well as a variety of Lebanese jungle cats and plants.

On the occasion of the ceremony, the Italian Ambassador said that in this honor for the Lebanese scientist Nizar Hani, we include all those who have given their full support and contribution to this success.

Italian civic honor for Lebanese environmental scientist

The envoy went on to say that Italy hopes to push Lebanon's political leaders and civil society to take greater responsibility for the country's environmental challenges.

On this occasion, Lebanese scientist Nizar Hani thanked Italy and all these people.

Italian civic honor for Lebanese environmental scientist

Italian civic honor for Lebanese environmental scientist