News and Events

Under the framework of MINARET II project, the Royal scientific society (RSS) / National Energy Research Center (NERC) conducted a field visit to As-Semqanieh municipality in Lebanon in the period 15th – 19th May 2022. The main objective of the visit was to collect...

The Governor of Manouba, Mr. Mohamed Sheikh Roho, received the team of engineers from the Royal Scientific Society / National Energy Research Centre, accompanied by the Mayor of Manouba, Mr. Salim Ben Amara, and members of the Municipal Council on Thursday 17th March...

The Royal Scientific Society / National Energy Research Centre is pleased to announce the launching of the second phase of MINARET project “Empowering Municipal Governance for Climate Resilience Using WEF Nexus Approach” which will be implemented by the Royal...

As part of MINARET Capacity Building Plan, the Royal Scientific Society/National Energy Research Center conducted one-day seminar on RETScreen Program that is specialized in Energy Projects for more than 30 participants from municipalities’ staff from Jordan, Lebanon...

The Royal Scientific Society / National Energy Research Center has successfully completed the registration process for the municipalities of Jadaidet el Chouf and Monastir in the Covenant of Mayors for Energy and Climate Change, based in Brussels, after the submission...

MINARET delivered a Brand New Electric Car (Zero Fuel Consumption) for the benefit of the Municipality of Monastir for the aim of reducing CO2 emissions and contributing to climate change mitigation actions It is the first car of its kind to be used by a Tunisian...

An eco-tourism hub was established in the Mumia area near the Karak valley; the centre’s purpose is to manage tourists and serve them by providing lodging, hiking services, and dining through organic and homemade products focusing on the dairy products Al-Karak is...

The “Village Small Loan Program” was launched in Jdeideh Municipality in the presence of The Baqaata Women’s Organization, municipality members, the Shouf Biosphere Reserve team members and media. The aim of this meeting was to inform the community of Jdeideh about...

25-26 October 2020 The training targeted community-based organizations, NGOs, and MINARET stakeholders that work or are tied to the eco-tourism or environmental sector. The training involved introduction to practical strategies and policies governing tourism on a...

As a response to COVID-19 travel restrictions and adhering to safety measures and social distancing, MINARET conducted an online training for Lebanese participants on Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Technologies. . This training is part of MINARET capability...