Josiane Yazbeck

Josiane Yazbeck holds a Ph.D. in Law from Université Côte d’Azur (UCA, France), with a thesis focusing on the right to a healthy environment in Lebanon. She earned a Master’s degree in Legal Risk Management and Sustainable Development from UCA, and another Master’s degree in Domestic and International Business Law from the Lebanese University – Filière Francophone de Droit. Dr. Yazbeck has extensive experience in environmental law and has contributed to drafting legislation in this field. Her teaching and research concentrate on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE). She has been actively involved in numerous campaigns addressing environmental violations in Lebanon. Additionally, she has served as a speaker and panelist at many national and international conferences on environmental law. Dr. Yazbeck currently serves as a member and Head of Environmental Committee at Baabda Municipality Council. She is also a Board Member and the Lebanese focal point of the CIDCE INGO and Vice President of TERRE Liban NGO, a leading Lebanese Environmental NGO.