On 19 November 2018, The UNDP and IPT Energy Center (IPTEC) organized a press conference to announce the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between both parties, and opening of applications for the 2nd edition of the Energy Awareness Awards 2018-2019. The press conference took place at the UNDP offices in Beirut, in the presence of Mrs. Celine Moyroud (Country Director at UNDP Lebanon), Mr. Edgard Chehab (Assistant Resident Representative at UNDP Lebanon) and Dr. Toni Issa (President of IPTEC).
The MoU provides a framework that facilitates the collaboration between both parties in several areas of common interests including a joint lobbying and support for activities related to sustainable and renewable energy, transportation sector and the oil and gas sector in Lebanon. Out of the main topics agreed upon are to raise awareness on environmental hazards related to the oil and gas sector, tackle environmental and health and safety measures for petrol stations and natural gas prospective stations, update the standards of fuel in Lebanon, develop and disseminate the concept of eco-driving, and promote public transportation in Lebanon.
*In the Media: Press Release- NNA- Tayyar.org- Voix Du Liban- VNR- Alloubnania.com- Jbeil Daily News- Annadim- Al Mustaqbal- Rania magazine
For info about the EAA, please contact:
• UNDP: Ms. Marielle Kalache 961-1-926511 / 961-1-962509
• IPTEC: Mrs. Rana Assaker 961-9-624111 (ext: 204) or Ms. Eliana Badran 961-9-624111 (ext: 755)
Visit the "EAA 2018-2019" web page page to know more about the Awards.