Who are We? LebEnvironment is a non-governmental association independent of any government, political or religious groups. It embraces the principle of environmentally sound development in the developing world. LebEnvironment brings together all those who are concerned with: Preserving the past, conserving the present, and giving the future a better chance. LebEnvironment was founded in 1988, when a group of college student from AUB, LAU and Haigazian universitiesdecided to translate their concern about the post-war devastated cultural, human and natural environment into an organized action with the following objectives: * Expose environmental threats * Popularize environmental awareness * Contribute towards a scientific framework for a sustainable environmental management policy. Vision of LebEnvironment To embrace the principles of environmentally sound development in the developing world. Mission of LebEnvironment To promote environmental awareness and document environmental threat in order to better confront them, thus introducing change at the community level within the concept of sustainable development. Where and how do we seek funds Many sources provide funding for LebEnvironment activities. Logistics and publication expenses are met through membership fees, occasional fund-raising campaigns (such as the planting pine campaign, which is conducted every year) and through private donations and local contributions. How does work begin LebEnvironment has no full time staff and all projects are implemented through the volunteer work of its members. Individual networks are led by their respective pioneers, and projects are active for as long as it takes to reach their goal! This is why some of our current projects have been on-going for several years. How to become a member Anyone with interest and concern for our objectives can be a member of LebEnvironment. Since its foundation, LebEnvironment has attracted numerous members of different ages and with different professional backgrounds. We believe that anyone with the incentive to work and the will to achieve can play an active role at the heart of the issues. As member of LebEnvironment, you will enjoy attending our Eco-gatherings, seasonal field-trips, receive LebEnvironment updates and other publications, and benefit from all the services provided at our office, in addition to actively participating in any of the fields of interest to you. The annual membership fee is 30,000 L.L. or $20 for individuals. Address Dhour Shweir, Lebanon Brussels, Belgium email: Lebenvironment@gmail.com