SHAAMS-Social Acceleration -State of the art in Lebanon- Presented by Krystel Khalil Berytech.
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SHAAMS-Social Acceleration-State of the art in Lebanon-Presented by Krystel Khalil
Berytech
Objective
• Evaluate social perception towards solar energy • Address societal agents and promote a cultural and behavioral
change towards this subject• Plan targeted initiatives for social acceleration • Stimulate stakeholders to approach solar energy solutions increasing
both their capacity to learn and to influence the development of the sector
• Promote public participation and access to information on solar Question
• Improve cross-sector “active awareness” initiatives and enforce informational initiatives
• Generate a more receptive environment for the implementation and use of solar energy solutions
A survey study addressed target audience, involved in promoting and practicing topics in science and environmental fields including:
• Science and environment faculties of major universities in Lebanon, responsible of educating young generation about the environment though academic courses, experimental laboratories
• Public and private organizations having environmental initiatives and activities• Consultants, architects and contractors• Research institutions
Major conclusions reflecting social perception towards solar energy:• Majority consider that the actual percentage of renewable energy of the total
production is less than 10%• When speaking of solar energy, majority refer to solar thermal • Respondents consider that the lack of renewable energy in Lebanon is mostly
due to the lack of political will from the decision makers• Majority think that the production of renewable energy is more expensive than
the average• Majority are willing to participate in public hearings and roundtables on energy
issues and collaborate with NGOs around related activities
SWOTHELPFUL HARMFUL
INTERNAL
ORIGIN
o Project is in line with an environmental priority in Lebanon
o Support of academic institutions and media interest
o Good awareness and willingness to collaborate
o Lack of information about solar energy
o Perception refers to high cost of renewable energy raw material
EXTERNAL
ORIGIN
o Many environmental activities and initiativeso Academic institutions and NGOs are dynamic in
this fieldo New initiatives to support solar energyo People are willing to collaborate with
organizations for awareness campaign and activities
o Lack of political will of decision makerso Climate change threat is not taken seriously into
consideration o Political instability
Recommendations
• Academic institutions and organizations are major players for the promotion of solar energy and environmental initiatives thus they can have important role in supporting SHAAMS initiative
• SHAAMS awareness campaign should highlight all aspects of solar energy and related impact to the general audience
• A support strategy is to focus on business sector and raise awareness through CSR and social programs.
• To support SHAAMS campaign, a cooperation with media sector and NGOs is necessary by supporting targeted activities such as conferences, public hearings, social media, articles and publications, thus, mobilizing key actors…
• Build synergy with existing environmental initiatives to maximize impact• Promote SHAAMS platforms to be a reference for raising questions, and
posting information
SHAAMS Social Platforms
Website www.shaams.org
• Promote SHAAMS updates• Latest news, initiatives• Testimonials• Upcoming events • Dissemination in all partners’ networks
Newsletter
SHAAMS Social Profiles
Don’t hesitate to share with us:
• Activities and initiatives related to renewable & solar energy
• Programs encouraging innovation in solar energy• Awareness events • Interest & questions in a specific research topic
Thank you.