click for more IndyACT Launches The Civil Center for Strategic Media Training in Lebanon
May 9, 2013
Thursday, May 9 - IndyACT launched today the Civil Center for Strategic Media Training in Lebanon in the presence of a number of media experts and ass.... more
click for more IndyACT Launches The Civil Center for Strategic Media Training in Lebanon
May 9, 2013
Thursday, May 9 - IndyACT launched today the Civil Center for Strategic Media Training in Lebanon in the presence of a number of media experts and ass.... more
click for more Job Vacancy: Communication Officer
April 15, 2013
Do you work in the media domain? Do you have great communication skills and an upbeat spirit always ready for action? Join IndyACT today and be the on.... more
click for more Job Vacancy: Communication Officer
April 15, 2013
Do you work in the media domain? Do you have great communication skills and spirit for social/ environmental work? Join IndyACT today and spread the a.... more
click for more IndyACT Voices the Lebanese Civil Society Demands from within the Parliament
April 10, 2013
Indyact Launches The National Civil Society Parliament Liaison Unit a First of its Kind in The Middle East. Beirut, April 10 2013 - IndyAct has la.... more
click for more Job Vacancy: Program Director Needed!
April 2, 2013
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Program Director is responsible for: supervision of the programs, including scheduling and deliver.... more
click for more IndyACT Partners with Global Power Shift
February 15, 2013
We are proud to be one of the partners for the Global Power Shift program. We will also be part of the kick-starting event in Istanbul next June..... more
click for more Say Good-Bye To Mercury! Indyact Contributes In Drafting A Treaty To Ban Mercury Worldwide!
February 4, 2013
IndyACT has for long been an active partner and active contributing to the policy making process in the Zero Mercury International and working group .... more
click for more Lebanese Civil Society Speaks Up through IndyACT’s new Parliamentary Laison Unit
January 28, 2013
The time has come for the Lebanese civil society to voice its demands directly in the parliament. That is why IndyACT has established the National Civ.... more
click for more Indyact Condemns Lebanese Restaurant Violating Tobacco Control Law After The Government Failed to Enforce it!
January 17, 2013
After a number of violations against Tobacco Control law number 174 have been registered and reported, IndyACT decided that it is time to take action.... more
click for more Lebanese Civil Society Demands Government to Properly Enforce Tobacco Control Law During Ministerial Meeting
December 18, 2012
Activists held a huge banner today infornt of the ministry of health demanding the proper implementation of the Tobacco Control law 174 while a meetin.... more
click for more Doha climate outcome insufficient, but a start for Arab countries
December 8, 2012
While COP18 has come to an end, negotiators and civil society will be leaving Qatar with an outcome that is not sufficient enough, as it lacks real co.... more
click for more Gulf states announce economic diversification intentions and climate action in statement at UN Climate Talks
December 8, 2012
A joint informal statement on climate action and economic diversification by the kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, State of Qatar and the U.... more
click for more “Qatar , Why Host, Not Lead?” The young arab civil society Questions Qatari Government
December 6, 2012
Two young activists from the civil society held a huge banner today at the central meeting point in the QNCC while the COP 18 UN climate change negot.... more
click for more IndyACT Demands Arab Leaders to Pledge Soon at COP 18 - Doha
December 5, 2012
Today, another action took place at the COP18 - Doha UN conference for climate change negotiations to highlight the need for Arab leaders to push the.... more
click for more Doha Marches For Climate Action with IndyACT and AYCM
December 1, 2012
Hundreds of activists from the Arab region and around the world attended a historical march at Cornish Park, Al Cornish Street next to Sheraton Rounda.... more
click for more IndyACT and AYCM Deem Qatar to Pledge against Climate Change
November 29, 2012
Activists from IndyACT, the Arab Youth Climate Movement (AYCM) and the Arab region gathered at Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) on Thursday ask.... more
click for more Lebanon Takes Part In Regional Day of Action Against Climate Change with 13 Arab Countries
November 10, 2012
Today, Arab youth united in more than 13 Arab countries to call for serious action against climate change. Members of the “Arab Youth Climate Movement.... more
click for more Public Transportation is the Answer!
September 30, 2012
In celebration of the National Campaign for Sustainable Transportation – NCST's first anniversary, and Critical Mass's 20th Anniversary, IndyACT took .... more
click for more Public Transportation is the Answer!
September 30, 2012
In celebration of the National Campaign for Sustainable Transportation – NCST's first anniversary, and Critical Mass's 20th Anniversary, IndyACT took .... more
click for more Job Opening: Social Media Expert
September 27, 2012
IndyACT is currently seeking a Social Media Expert. Applicant should be ready to undertake the planning, development and delivery of social media stra.... more
click for more Lebanese People Celebrate the Implementation of Tobacco Control Law 174
September 3, 2012
Over 1000 Lebanese people celebrated the beginning of the enforcement of Tobacco Control Law 174, on the night before its complete implementation on S.... more
click for more Lebanese People Celebrate the Implementation of Tobacco Control Law 174
September 3, 2012
Over 1000 Lebanese people celebrated the beginning of the enforcement of Tobacco Control Law 174, on the night before its complete implementation on S.... more
click for more The Tobacco Law Count Down is on!
August 19, 2012
One year has passed since Tobacco Control Law number 174 was issued by the Lebanese parliament due to the consistent efforts of IndyACT, Tobacco Free .... more
click for more Aridi Holds Press Conference to Enforce Law 174 against Smoking In Public Transportation
June 28, 2012
Minister of Public Works and Transportation; Ghazi Aridi held a press conference on June 27th in his office at the ministry dedicated to inform the .... more
click for more TFI and IndyACT towards Full Implementation of Law 174 for Tobacco Control
June 25, 2012
Tobacco Free Initiative – TFI and IndyACT with the support of the research department in the American University of Beirut - AUB invited organizations.... more
click for more Job Opening - Executive Director
June 22, 2012
IndyACT is currently seeking an Executive Director to provide leadership and direction towards the achievement of the organization’s philosophy, visio.... more
click for more Our teeth can become ticking time bombs
March 30, 2012
IndyACT sheds the light on mercury contamination.... more
click for more Creating a Civil Society-Parliament Liaison Unit in Lebanon
March 6, 2012
The project aims to increase the influence of CSOs on the legislative process of Lebanon in order to catalyze democratic reform, by establishing a CSO.... more
click for more Parliament Liaison Officer
February 28, 2012
Job Title: Civil Society Organizations’ (CSOs’) Parliament Liaison Officer.... more
click for more Activists re-connect meeting
February 2, 2012
Are you determined to make a change on our blue planet? Are you ready to invest your skills in a cause that interests you?.... more
click for more Become an IndyACT “Eco-Warrior” fellow!
October 6, 2011
IndyACT, one of the leading advocacy organizations in the Arab region, is offering a unique fellowship opportunity for passionate activists in Lebanon.... more
click for more IndyACT: a new victory for civil society
August 17, 2011
IndyACT: a new victory for civil society Lebanese parliament approves smoking ban in closed public places .... more
click for more Voice of civil society seen as cornerstone of sustainable future for the Mediterranean
June 30, 2011
“We must take action today if we want to achieve a positive impact on the environment and the security of people’s lives tomorrow. The time is now to .... more
click for more Time for a Robin Hood Tax activists tell Europe: global day of action in 35 countries
June 22, 2011
Activists in over 35 countries united today in calling on European heads of state to back a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) that could raise hundreds.... more
click for more A cultural and environmental art show for the launching of EUNIC in Lebanon
May 14, 2011
In the presence of several EU ambassadors and heads of cultural institutes of Romania, Germany, Italy, France and Britain, and under the auspices of t.... more
click for more Green Your Culture
May 3, 2011
EUNIC Lebanon, IndyACT and the Delegation of the European Union in Lebanon invites you to the event: “Green Your Culture” The purpose of the day.... more
click for more IndyACT Holds Parliamentarian Committee Responsible for Delaying the Tobacco Control Law
March 16, 2011
Today more than 15 female activists from IndyACT did a direct action next to the Lebanese Parliament while the Administration and Justice Committee he.... more
click for more Lebanon acts against incinerators and for zero waste; More than 100 actions in one day to solve the waste crisis
December 19, 2010
On the occasion of the “National day of action against incinerators and for zero waste”, individuals and institutions from organized today more than 1.... more
click for more National Day of Action on Zero Waste - 2 days to go!
December 17, 2010
Dear Activists, We have 3 days left to our big day " The National Day of Action for Zero Waste " and i hope that you are excited as we are!.... more
click for more The outcome of the Cancun climate change summit is an important step to save the planet
December 13, 2010
Beirut, December 11, 2010: With the conclusion of the Cancun climate change conference, a significant progress towards a global agreement to solve the.... more
click for more Climate Change Seminar at Beirut - Preparations to Mexico COP16
November 24, 2010
IndyACT organizes an international climate policies seminar in collaboration with British Embassy and Environment Ministry Beirut – November 24, 20.... more
click for more Incinerators are a mistake, Lebanon needs a strong Waste Management Law
November 5, 2010
Beirut – November 5, 2010: Today the global league of activists, IndyACT, launched its “Zero Waste” exhibition which will tour the Lebanese territorie.... more
click for more IndyACT Assists Arab Governments in Mercury Control
November 4, 2010
Beirut – November 4, 2010: With the support of the International Zero Mercury Working Group, IndyACT is organizing an Arab consultative workshop in Be.... more
click for more 10/10/10 The international day to act against climate change, IndyACT coordinating 85 actions around the MENA region for the 350
October 10, 2010
IndyACT the League of Independent Activists in Lebanon on the international day to act against climate change 10/10/10 is coordinating 85 actions aro.... more
click for more “Zero Waste”: a new concept spreading around the world as a final solution to waste An international conference organized by IndyACT recommends a Zero Waste law
July 26, 2010
Organized by the global league of activists, IndyACT, in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), and in the presen.... more
click for more IndyACT launches “Anti Racism Movement” in Lebanon
July 13, 2010
A group of independent activists organized a direct action on a number of touristic resorts that adopt racist policies towards migrant workers in Leba.... more
click for more IndyACT Referees Final Session on Tobacco Control Law in Front of the Parliament: “Don’t Play With Our Health”
July 9, 2010
While Lebanon waits for the final football match of the World Cup, IndyACT awaits the final decision on the Tobacco control law currently being consid.... more
click for more IndyACT sends a direct message to the global tobacco companies : "We still have our eyes on you"
June 30, 2010
Today, ten activists from the league of independent activists – IndyACT carried out a peaceful action in front of the offices of Philip Morris, the la.... more
click for more 200 young people ask everyone to join the global movement against climate change
June 26, 2010
Beirut – 27 June 2010: Today more than 200 young people from all over Lebanon did a symbolic action on Ramlet El Bayda Beach in Beirut calling upon in.... more
click for more Fast Forward launches the “Darreja” Campaign for alternative sustainable transportation in cooperation with IndyACT
June 12, 2010
In cooperation with IndyACT, the League of Independent Activists, Fast Forward launched “Darreja”, its campaign for alternative, sustainable transport.... more
click for more Delegates from more than 100 countries today begin negotiating a treaty to control global mercury pollution
June 10, 2010
As delegates from more than 100 countries today begin negotiating a treaty to control global mercury pollution, a coalition of environmental NGOs, inc.... more
click for more Importance of CITES Convention Increases after Food Species Become Endangered
March 29, 2010
After two weeks of charged negotiations, CITES Conference on the trade in endangered species concluded its work last Thursday in the Qatari Capital, D.... more
click for more Lebanon’s Absence from CITES Convention Threatens its Natural Resources
March 23, 2010
For the second week, the CITES Conference continues its work in the Qatari capital, Doha. Debates on a range of proposals and amendments to add or mod.... more
click for more CITES conference at Qatar might change the maritime resources destiny
March 15, 2010
The 15th meeting of the conference of parties to CITES started its activities with the participation of representatives for more than 120 states from .... more
click for more IndyACT sends a message to the Lebanese Parliament and Tobacco Companies: “We are Watching You”
February 15, 2010
Beirut: February, 15, 2010 Today, members of the Global League of Activists, IndyACT, organized out a peaceful action near the Lebanese Parliament,.... more
click for more IndyACT launched its campaign to ban smoking in public places yesterday in a press conference at VanDyck AUB
February 13, 2010
Beirut – 11 February 2010: We are not against smokers. We are not an anti-smoking group. For IndyACT the issue is about social equity more than publ.... more
click for more Not Done Yet
December 19, 2009
We do not have the fair, ambitious and legally binding agreement that millions around the world hoped the world leaders gathered here would deliver.... more
click for more Midway Through the Climate Talks and Progress is Slow
December 12, 2009
Beirut – 10 December 2009: The league of Independent Activists – IndyACT organized today symbolic actions in Lebanon and the Arab World entitled “The .... more
click for more TCKTCKTCK DELIVERS THE HOPES OF MORE THAN 10 MILLION PEOPLE FOR A FAB DEAL
December 7, 2009
Copenhagen: Monday, December 7, 2009: A staggering 10 million people – and growing – have united in a call for a fair, ambitious and binding climate t.... more
click for more Beirut launches its Call to Copenhagen
December 1, 2009
Beirut launches its Call to Copenhagen.... more
click for more IndyACT delivers a message to Arab governments: Arabs are more than oil
November 19, 2009
Beirut – 19 November 2009: Today, activists from the Global League of Activists, IndyACT, carried out a peaceful action in the Annual Conference of th.... more
click for more Prime Minister Saad Hariri will attend Copenhagen
November 18, 2009
Beirut – 18 November 2009: Today, a delegation from the Global League of Activists IndyACT and other Lebanese NGOs, met with Prime Minister Saad Harir.... more
click for more Climate Change must be in Ministerial Declaration and President in Copenhagen
November 12, 2009
Today, the global league of activists, IndyACT, organized a media stunt on the beach of Beirut to highlight the fact that after four month of the endl.... more
click for more Call to Saudi Arabia to Stop Weakening Developing Countries in Climate Negotiations
November 4, 2009
NGOs from 18 developing countries urged Saudi Arabia to stop playing an obstructionist role in the current climate negotiations, and to support the po.... more
click for more Lebanon’s High Society Gets to Know What Climate Change Really is
October 24, 2009
Beirut Takes Part in the Biggest Global Climate Action Ever.... more
click for more Lebanon’s High Society Gets to Know What Climate Change Really is
October 24, 2009
Beirut Takes Part in the Biggest Global Climate Action Ever.... more
click for more Today: Global Day of Action Against climate change… Join in and take a stand!
October 24, 2009
largest environmental global action ever .... more
click for more The Man in the Cube: Why Didn’t We Save Ourselves When We Had The Chance!
October 17, 2009
“The man in the Cube” is a project organized by The League of Independent Activists – IndyACT aiming to raise global urgency on the critical dangers o.... more
click for more One day. One issue. Thousands of voices! One day. One issue. Thousands of voices ! One day. One issue. Thousands of voices!
October 13, 2009
October 15th: Global Blog Action day about climate change.... more
click for more Saudi Arabia weakens the position of developing countries in the UN climate change negotiations
October 8, 2009
Bangkok/Thailand: October 08, 2009 – Today IndyACT, with the support of Germanwatch released an analysis slamming Saudi Arabia for blocking and obstru.... more
click for more Arab Leaders Wake Up! IndyACT Slams Arab Heads of State for Lack of Action on Climate Change
September 21, 2009
BEIRUT - on September 22, 2009: Last night more than 100 environmental activists sounded the alarm in Ein El-Mreiseh square, where a Climate Change Co.... more
click for more Global Climate Wake Up Call - 21 September
September 21, 2009
We cannot let the world sleepwalk into a climate disaster. Governments have to make critical decisions at the UN and the G20 in order for there to be .... more
click for more Tweet, Meet & Give at Twestival with IndyACT
September 11, 2009
Come Together for Climate Action!.... more
click for more Tck...Tck...Tck... It’s time for climate action
August 28, 2009
The world’s biggest ever climate change campaign & Only a 100 Days to Copenhagen! .... more
click for more Regional Meeting "Climate Change for Arab governments and NGOs"
August 18, 2009
Arab Governments must adopt the [ACA Position Paper: Post-2012 Climate Agreement] especially that only 3 months separate us form Copenhagen .... more
click for more IndyACT Holds a Climate Change Workshop for Arab Media
August 6, 2009
Beirut: August 6, 2009 - The League of Independent Activists, IndyACT, held a 2-day “Climate Action Media Workshop” on August five and six, 2009, in R.... more
click for more Forest fires in Lebanon will not stop if the climate change problem is not solved
July 14, 2009
The League of Independent Activists, IndyACT, announced today that Lebanon's Fires are not intentional but an expected consequence due to the climate .... more
click for more Protest movement from IndyACT on one of the proposed sites for the Cedars Island project
June 21, 2009
As a first step to stand in face of the scheme that shoots primarily to takeover our marine properties, and secondly destroy and pollute the marine li.... more
click for more 350 in Valley International School
June 18, 2009
On the 17th of June, another school in Lebanon joine the 350 movement through organizing a whole day on climate change and 350 awareness. VIS org.... more
click for more NGO’s write benchmark Copenhagen climate treaty
June 9, 2009
Press Release Embargo: Monday 8th June, 2009 Bonn, Germany: Climate change experts from leading non-governmental organisations today unveiled.... more
click for more We can do 350!
June 3, 2009
Vote against climate change on election day. Vote against the worst problem facing the planet. Vote 350. .... more
click for more Lebanon’s First Queer Book Now Out
May 25, 2009
“Bareed Mista3jil: True Stories” hits Lebanese bookstores on June 1st Beirut on May 21, 2009: Lebanon’s first and long-awaited book on the lives of.... more
click for more Climate Change Might Wipe Lebanon’s Forests
May 11, 2009
Mount Lebanon/ May 10, 2009 _ Today more than 120 activists from two environmental NGOs, IndyACT and AFDC, gathered in a cedar forest to voice their .... more
click for more New brand of bracelets engraved with braille by Zeenat
May 6, 2009
IndyACT is glad to have a new supporter. Zeenat Mukhi is a young activist who initiated a new idea in 2009. She produced a new brand of bracelets w.... more
click for more Caboushieh school goes 350
March 27, 2009
Today the Caboushieh school in Hamra joined the fight against climate change and organized a 350 environmental day in the school with the collaboratio.... more
click for more The Role of the Arab World in the Post-2012 Climate Negotiations
March 25, 2009
At the end of 2007, countries who signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) started a two-year process to draft a new .... more
click for more Feminist Collective launched on Women's Day 09
March 14, 2009
Beirut on March 8, 09__ Today and on the occasion of the International Women's Day, more than 70 feminists launched the first-of-its-kind feminist rev.... more
click for more Home of Hope
March 11, 2009
Home of Hope is not exactly a new project. We have been working on this since 2008 but I am writing you to inform those who might be interested in tak.... more
click for more Climate change will make Lebanon’s snow disappear
March 2, 2009
Faraya, on 1 March 2009 – Today, more than 95 activists from the League of Independent activists, IndyACT, held a symbolic action on the snow of Faray.... more
click for more IndyACT success in Kenya on Mercury
February 23, 2009
PRESS RELEASE A new treaty to be drafted on mercury control Lebanon’s minister of environment does not participate in global meeting [Nairobi, .... more
click for more Stop the Carnage
January 28, 2009
“One in four mammals, one in eight birds, one third of all amphibians and 38% of the world’s assessed species on the 2008 IUCN Red List are threatened.... more
click for more IndyYOUTH Urge Lebanese to Use Less Plastic Bags
December 3, 2008
As thousands of government officials, civil society advocates and other participants gather in Poznan, Poland to negotiate a new climate change treaty.... more
click for more IndyACT wins the Alternative Energy Award!
November 5, 2008
On the 4th of November 2008, IndyACT was announced a winner for the Green Award in the Alternative Energy Contest that took place in Abu Dhabi with a .... more
click for more Regional Two-Day Workshop: Arab World Policy for Post-2012 Climate Negotiations
September 27, 2008
Arab stakeholders come together to tackle climate change in a two-day regional climate policy workshop.... more
click for more IndyACT co-launches CRAFT
September 5, 2008
The League of Independent Activist participates in the Launching of the Campaign for Recycling among the friends of Trees.... more
click for more Launching of the Arab Climate Alliance
August 26, 2008
IndyACT has co-launched the Arab Climate Alliance.... more
click for more IndyYouth
July 10, 2008
IndyYouth is fully functional now, actively recruiting youth. So if you are between 13 or 18 and like to make a change in your life then welcome aboar.... more
click for more Unite against Climate Change
July 8, 2008
The League of Independent activists - IndyACT - has organized an environmental event at Ramlet El Bayda in Beirut at 6:00p.m. as part of its campaign .... more
click for more Save the Almat Forest
June 22, 2008
IndyACT is supporting the Almat and Laklouk local community to raise money to save their forest..... more
click for more New Oil Spill in Chekka and Anfeh
March 26, 2008
Beirut - March 26, 2008: During the Easter holiday, the League of Independent Activists .... more
click for more Banat Akhir Zaman
March 8, 2008
IndyAct's first social campaign for women's rights launches on the International Women's Day.... more
click for more Historical Action Day against Climate Change across the Arab World
December 9, 2007
Today and yesterday, six Arab countries participated for the first time in the .... more
click for more Seawater Level Caution Tapes Warn About Climate Change
November 17, 2007
IndyACT released a statement today claiming responsibility for drowning Beirut under .... more
click for more IndyACT Launches its
October 18, 2007
Some Arab countries, like Saudi Arabia, have been hindering climate change negotiations.... more
click for more IndyAct Wins Global Award for Fighting Incineration in the Arab World
September 18, 2007
130 people from 39 countries gathered at a meeting by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) in Spain.... more
click for more IndyWomen
September 1, 2007
IndyWomen began as a series of conversations among young Lebanese women and developed over many months into a full activist campaign .... more
click for more Environment: Arab World Climate Campaign
September 1, 2007
IndyAct priority campaign for 2007, is the worst environmental threat facing the planet.... more
click for more Lebanon’s Absence from CITES Convention Threatens its Natural Resources
January 1, 1970
: For the second week, the CITES Conference continues its work in the Qatari capital, Doha. Debates on a range of proposals and amendments to add or.... more
click for more CITES conference at Qatar might change the maritime resources destiny
January 1, 1970
: The 15th meeting of the conference of parties to CITES started its activities with the participation of representatives for more than 120 states fro.... more
click for more CITES conference at Qatar might change the maritime resources destiny
January 1, 1970
The 15th meeting of the conference of parties to CITES started its activities with the participation of representatives for more than 120 states from .... more
click for more CITES conference at Qatar might change the maritime resources destiny
January 1, 1970
The 15th meeting of the conference of parties to CITES started its activities with the participation of representatives for more than 120 states from .... more
click for more CITES conference at Qatar might change the maritime resources destiny
January 1, 1970
The 15th meeting of the conference of parties to CITES started its activities with the participation of representatives for more than 120 states from .... more
click for more CITES conference at Qatar might change the maritime resources destiny
January 1, 1970
The 15th meeting of the conference of parties to CITES started its activities with the participation of representatives for more than 120 states from .... more
click for more CITES conference at Qatar might change the maritime resources destiny
January 1, 1970
The 15th meeting of the conference of parties to CITES started its activities with the participation of representatives for more than 120 states from .... more
click for more CITES conference at Qatar might change the maritime resources destiny
January 1, 1970
The 15th meeting of the conference of parties to CITES started its activities with the participation of representatives for more than 120 states from .... more
click for more Midway Through the Climate Talks and Progress is Slow
January 1, 1970
Beirut – 10 December 2009: The league of Independent Activists – IndyACT organized today symbolic actions in Lebanon and the Arab World entitled “The .... more
click for more NGO’s write benchmark Copenhagen climate treaty
January 1, 1970
Press Release Embargo: Monday 8th June, 2009 Bonn, Germany: Climate change experts from leading non-governmental organisations today unveiled.... more
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