Nizar Hani
Profile
Nizar Hani is a Lebanese environmental expert and government official currently serving as the Minister of Agriculture in the cabinet of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, a position he has held since February 8, 2025. Prior to his appointment, he spent over two decades in environmental conservation, most notably serving as the director of the Shouf Biosphere Reserve from 2010 to 2025. His career is defined by a focus on sustainable natural resource management, biodiversity preservation, and ecosystem restoration. As Minister, he has prioritized technology-driven agricultural reforms, food security, and the integration of sustainable practices to bolster Lebanon's economic recovery.
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- Education
- Saint Joseph University, Lebanese University
- Career
- Director of the Shouf Biosphere Reserve, lecturer at Saint Joseph University and the Lebanese University, advisor to the Protected Areas Department at the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture in Saudi Arabia
