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 and Campaign

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.

In addition, a national awareness campaign is launched in Lebanon to tackle the growing challenges of solid waste and marine litter. The campaign aims to drive behavioural change and mobilise communities to reduce their plastic footprint and prevent waste from reaching the sea. To reach diverse audiences across the country, a range of outreach materials were produced — including an animated video highlighting the impact of plastic leakage on marine life and public health, a series of billboards to boost project visibility, and targeted social media content to promote key project messages.

Expected outcome

65

informal workers engaged in the pilot projects

5%

reduction in plastic waste per capita

5%

reduction in plastic waste disposed in open dumps