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Community-based Wildfire Risk Management in Lebanon's Vulnerable Landscapes

Strengthening the resilience of communities and ecosystems through prevention, preparedness and sustainable management of wildfire risks.

♧150+Communities Engaged
♧80,000+Hectares Protected
♧300+First Responders Trained
♧120+Municipalities Supported
About the Project

Building a safer and greener Lebanon

The Community-based Wildfire Risk Management Project works with local communities, municipalities, and partners to reduce wildfire risks and enhance ecosystem resilience. Through capacity building, early warning, nature-based solutions, and community engagement, we are protecting Lebanon’s forests and natural heritage for future generations.

◎ Community-Based Solutions♧ Strengthening Local Capacities▦ Ecosystem Restoration◉ Sustainable Livelihoods
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Lebanese mountain landscape
Our Objectives

What We Aim to Achieve

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Reduce Wildfire Risks

Prevent wildfires through awareness, prevention and risk reduction measures.

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Strengthen Preparedness

Build the capacity of communities, municipalities and first responders.

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Improve Early Warning

Enhance monitoring systems and early warning for faster response.

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Restore & Protect Ecosystems

Restore degraded landscapes and protect biodiversity.

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Engage Communities

Empower local communities and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Hotspot Areas

Working Across Vulnerable Landscapes

Explore our priority areas and the activities implemented on the ground.

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Map of Lebanon hotspots
News & Updates

Latest from the Project

JUN 20, 2024

New firefighting equipment delivered to municipalities

Latest project news and community activities.

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JUN 8, 2024

Training workshop for first responders

Latest project news and community activities.

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JUN 6, 2024

Community awareness campaign in action

Latest project news and community activities.

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Media Gallery

See Our Work in Action

Our Partners

Working Together for a Resilient Lebanon

THE WORLD BANK • REPUBLIC OF LEBANON • CNRS • LOCAL PARTNERS