All resources: Lebanon

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Lebanon: Reviving the Horsh Beirut park and promoting inclusive public spaces

Last autumn, biking sessions in Horsh Beirut promoted sustainable mobility, inclusive public spaces, and community engagement

ILO Brief

From information gaps to market solutions: expanding solar energy access for agricultural customers in Lebanon

Amid rising energy costs and persistent electricity shortages, agricultural producers in Lebanon face increasing challenges in maintaining productivity and resilience. While solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions present a viable alternative, adoption...

Joint Statement

Ministry of Social Affairs of Lebanon, UNICEF and ILO announce emergency cash support for children and persons with disabilities affected...

One-off assistance will reach around 6,000 families enrolled in Lebanon’s National Disability Allowance, helping vulnerable households cope with the impact of the ongoing crisis.

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ILO BOUZOUR project is advancing climate-smart agriculture in Lebanon

A climate-smart agriculture initiative under the ILO BOUZOUR project is helping farmers in Lebanon adopt sensor-based irrigation systems that improve water efficiency, reduce input costs, and enhance crop quality.

Article

Advancing climate-smart agriculture and green jobs in Lebanon

Climate-smart irrigation pilot initiatives across Lebanon are helping farmers reduce resource use, lower costs, and improve crop performance

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Local manufacturing, better farming: upgrading greenhouses in Lebanon

In Lebanon, the high cost of modern agricultural infrastructure often leaves smallholder farmers stuck with outdated technology. This video showcases how the ILO’s BOUZOUR project is changing the game by training local metal workshops to manufacture...

Local manufacturing brings affordable greenhouse upgrades to farmers in Lebanon

Local workshops and installers are receiving practical training to produce affordable, upgraded greenhouses, helping farmers improve productivity and working conditions.

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Lebanese start-ups set to accelerate energy and water innovations in Lebanon’s agriculture sector

A cohort of eight start-ups received tailored support to develop water- and energy-smart solutions for Lebanese agriculture, improving technology readiness, operational efficiency and market access.

Occupational safety and health

Strengthening occupational safety and health awareness and practice on farms in Lebanon

A new set of occupational safety and health visual guides and targeted training is helping workers, technicians and service providers adopt safer practices across farms in Lebanon.

ILO brings ministries together to promote Employment-Intensive Infrastructure in Lebanon

Representatives from the ministries of Agriculture and of Public Works and Transport take part in a one-day training focused on labour-based approaches and safe and inclusive infrastructure.

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Child labour in Lebanon’s agricultural sector: Stories from Syrian refugee families

Filmed in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, this video documents the realities of child labour in the agricultural sector among Syrian refugee families. Through testimonies from children, parents and the ILO, it highlights the pressures that push children...

From data to action: Strengthening MENA youth employment policies through better evidence

A regional workshop organized by the ILO and the EU strengthened national capacities to measure and apply a key statistical tool to drive more effective employment and activation policies across the MENA region.

ILO and EU strengthen regional momentum for Second Chance Schools

The ILO and the European Union brought together key stakeholders from the MENA region to strengthen regional cooperation around Second Chance Schools as a central lever for policies to integrate NEETs.

Key areas of support, partnerships, and implementation

ILO interventions in Lebanon’s agricultural sector

This factsheet presents an overview of the ILO’s interventions in Lebanon’s agricultural sector, highlighting key challenges, opportunities, and areas of support. It outlines a market-led, systems-based approach aimed at improving productivity,...

Supporting a more sustainable agricultural workforce in Lebanon

Through its partnership with PlantLab, the ILO’s BOUZOUR project is testing how structured agricultural services can strengthen farm management while promoting safer, fairer working conditions for agricultural workers.

ILO Brief

Boosting productivity and decent work through affordable greenhouse upgrades

The brief details a piloted solution that empowers local metal workshops and manufacturers to provide affordable, low-cost, double-span greenhouses, thereby stimulating a decentralized supply chain. This innovative approach not only significantly...

Report

Climate-Smart and Water-Efficient Agriculture in Lebanon: Enhancing Productivity, Sustainability, and Decent Work

This report presents and analyses data from a climate-smart and water efficient pilot implemented across fifteen farms in Lebanon under the BOUZOUR project – Building Inclusive Markets and Decent Work for Syrian Refugees and Lebanese Host...

Lebanon moves forward on landmark pension reform implementation

Ministry of Labour and National Social Security Fund, and International Labour Organization continue coordination on the implementation of Lebanon’s new Pension Scheme.

Start and Improve Your Business - Success Stories 2025

When friendship turns harvest into an opportunity: the story of La Terra

Lebanese farmers Zahir Abed Al Fatah Al Masri and Manal Mahmoud Boukdal transformed their agricultural work into a joint business, La Terra, after participating in SIYB-based entrepreneurship training, which helped them develop a brand, collaborate...

NDC 2.0 Review in the Arab States

Regional report of the integration of just transition themes in the Nationally Determined Contributions across the Arab States

This report reviews the second editions of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as submitted to the UNFCCC NDC portal by July 2024, according to the 9 policy areas of the guidelines, as per the ILO Guidelines for a just transition to...