Within the REMAL project, we are actively promoting sustainable change in the solid waste management sector across Lebanon’s coastal municipalities through targeted pilot projects and awareness-raising campaigns.
Pilot projects are implemented within each Union of Municipalities (UoM) based on targeted interventions identified through stakeholder workshops. These initiatives focus on improving waste management practices and reducing marine litter in line with local priorities. Continuous technical support and capacity-building are provided to UoMs and their local partners to ensure effective implementation, community engagement, and the long-term sustainability of the interventions.
A national awareness campaign was launched to address the growing challenges of solid waste and marine litter in Lebanon, encouraging local authorities and communities to take proactive steps to reduce their plastic footprint. The campaign promotes behavioural change and mobilises community action to prevent waste leakage into the environment and the sea.
As part of this effort, a series of awareness-raising activities were carried out across Lebanon, targeting diverse groups and including:
