The “Shamlan Cultural Forum” organized a seminar titled “Green Thought: Between Ideology and Natural Rights.”
The event took place at the home of media personality Nabil al-Maqdam, with the participation of a select group of researchers and activists in the fields of the environment and human rights, and was moderated by Tamara al-Dhib.
Researcher and writer Kawthar Shia emphasized that the elements of earth, water, and air are integral to the human body and help it perform its functions.
She therefore stressed that green thought is based on an understanding of the reciprocal relationship with the earth
And preserving it so that it continues to protect humanity and ensure the essentials of life.
For his part, Fadi Abi Allam, president of the Lebanese Green Party, explained that green ideology has moved beyond the stage of criticizing consumer capitalism on a global scale.
It has become a comprehensive philosophy aimed at protecting the planet and ensuring its survival.
He also noted that saving nature in Lebanon is an essential first step toward saving humanity and the nation.
For his part, Malik Ghandour, president of the Lebanese Environmental Association, noted that green thinking is no longer limited to protecting trees and reducing pollution, but has become a comprehensive vision for society, the economy, and their relationship with nature.
He called for involving citizens in decision-making and drafting a green charter that translates principles into actionable goals.
Bassam Al-Qantar, Commissioner for International Relations at the National Human Rights Commission, emphasized the need to address climate change as an issue of rights, freedoms, justice, and accountability, stressing the importance of an active role for human rights organizations.
