Environment NGOs in Lebanon

The Agri-food fulcrum association for development (AFAD), with its expert team in food and water resources management and water safety aims to improve water management skills and contribute in clarifying of the department responsibilities, strengthen water service management, and improve hygienic practices as well as increase awareness about the importance of water conservation, improve the cleanliness of water resources as well as the water canals to avoid flooding, reduce pollution, enhance irrigation, improve the agriculture sector, support farmers and improve the quality of potable water

Ahla Fawda is a local non-governmental organization committed to igniting positive change and transformation within our community. It focuses on both humanitarian and environmental action. We believe in empowering individuals, fostering sustainable development, and creating a thriving, connected community that drives progress and well-being.

Aid and Care for Development is a civil non-governmental, non-profit organization based in Lebanon, founded in 2023 under public notice no 995, dedicated to support vulnerable communities in Lebanon through humanitarian aid, sustainable development, and community empowerment

Alissar’s mission and values is to work on building an entrepreneurial, ethical and solidarity based Lebanon. Through strengthening NGO’s SE’s and existing or new startups that focus on using local know-how methods , and local resources.

Government legislation, Law No. 532 of 24 July 1996 declared “The communal lands of Niha, Jebaa, Mrusti, Khreibeh, Maasser, Barouk, Bmohreh, Ain Dara, Ain Zhalta villages, in addition to the Government owned lands on the eastern side of Barouk Mountain” a Nature Reserve.The Al-Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve is under the authority of the Lebanese Ministry of Environment (MOE), which manages it through the Appointed Protected Area Committee (APAC) that includes among its members the Al-Shouf Cedar Society (ACS), the Mayors of the larger villages, and independent environment experts. APAC liaises with the reserve's Management Team, which deals with the Reserve's day-to-day management and planning.

We are a community of families whose children currently attend a forest school based around Beirut, Lebanon, and others who believe in alternative and democratic education, and cooperating with similar initiatives and strengthen the reality of alternative education. Together we are also creating a primary school that would reflect our values around education and pedagogy. We believe in alternative education based on the children’s well-being besides centering differentiated instruction, self-directed inquiry, experiential learning, creativity, joy, the bond with nature. We also aspire to informal, respectful, intimate and cooperative relations between the students and educators and among themselves. And we seek that children interact with free, self-esteem, empathetic, love and egalitarian elements in the culture of Lebanon, the region and humanity at large, where we also opt for the inclusion of the Arabic language beside other languages. نحن مجموعة من العائلات التي يرتاد أطفالها حاليًا مدرسة الغابة، حول بيروت، وغيرهم/ن ممن يهتمون بممارسة التعليم البديل والديمقراطي، والتنسيق مع مبادرات قائمة وتشجيع واقع التعليم البديل. ونعمل كذلك معاً على إنشاء مدرسة ابتدائية تعكس قيم التعليم البديل القائم على رفاه الأطفال وعلى التعليم الذي يلائم إيقاع كل طفل، والتركيز على الاستكشاف الذاتي، والتعلّم التجريبي، والإبداع، والفرح، والعلاقة مع الطبيعة. نؤمن كذلك بأهمية بناء علاقات غير رسمية بين الأطفال والمعلمات/ين وبينهن/م، قائمة على الاحترام، والحميمية، والتعاون. ونطمح أن يتفاعل الأطفال مع عناصر من ثقافة لبنان والمنطقة والإنسانية قائمة على قيم الحرية واحترام الذات والتواصل والحب والمساواة. ونختار أيضًا إدراج اللغة العربية كجزء من عملية التعليم إلى جانب لغات أخرى.

AMWAJ of the Environment is a non-profit organization established on July 1996 and aims for protecting natural resources & creating natural reserves, protect the forests and increase green areas and raise environmental awareness & education.

The Arab Reform Initiative is an independent think tank working with expert partners in the Middle East and North Africa and beyond to articulate a home-grown agenda for democratic change and social justice. It conducts research and policy analysis and provides a platform for inspirational voices based on the principles of diversity, impartiality, and gender equality.

IDENTITY arcenciel is a Lebanese based non-profit organization established in 1985 during the Lebanese civil war. It was recognized as a public interest NGO in 1995 by Presidential Decree N7541. With five core programs, being implemented at 14 centers across Lebanon, arcenciel’s main goal is to work with every person in need. arcenciel aims to vigorously advance national policies in all the sectors in which it is active, while keeping a non-confessional and apolitical stance. MISSION Adhering to the principles of sustainable development, arcenciel emphasizes the social and economic integration of marginalized people and communities back into society. arcenciel believes that every person, no matter the severity of their disability, is capable of overcoming her/his difficulties and contribute to the community in which they live. arcenciel supports the diversity of society, and encourages the sustainability and conservation of natural resources in all aspects of its work. arcenciel’s Values: arcenciel believes that every person, no matter the severity of their disability, is capable of overcoming her/his difficulties and contribute to the community in which they live. arcenciel’s action is grounded on the following values: Reception: arcenciel values welcoming every individual regardless of their gender, race, nationality, or religion to benefit from its services. Thus, arcenciel’s volunteers are responsible to show continuous availability, discretion and dedication to all stakeholders. Professionalism arcenciel strives to upkeep the outmost professional treatment for all its stakeholders through the first-rate performance by each member of the team. The continuity and follow-up of the actions carried out are to ensure the highest quality of work. Integrity and Transparency arcenciel is committed to ensuring that its policies are based on the notions of integrity and transparency, through having strong moral principles and valuing; honesty, reliability, and trustworthiness. Equality arcenciel recognizes that all individuals are equal. Therefore, the members of the arcenciel team serve everyone without discrimination of any gender, race or religion. Respect: Respect for the human, is a carried value by our team members. Everyone is welcomed at the organization with all due respect for their dignity. Team Spirit: Trust, loyalty, equality and solidarity are the values ​​that unite our team members, employees at arcenciel are called volunteers in pursuit of a selfless goal and their commitment to our social mission.

We look forward to a just and prospered society that is capable of using the capacities of their citizens and where they enjoy freedom, justice and protection and where human rights are respected and applied. We work on improving education, economic, health, environment in and on empowering vulnerable and marginalized groups especially women and children.

The Association for Forests, Development and Conservation (AFDC) is a non-governmental organization that was established in 1994. AFDC aims to Protect Forests and Natural Resources and Achieve Climate and Land Degradation Neutrality Towards a Resilient Planet through promoting mitigation practices to withstand climate changes and land degradation impact; building an environmentally educated and responsible society empowered and inspired to preserve and protect forests and natural resources; advocating sustainable governance of forests and natural resources; promoting best sustainable development practices to improve livelihood of communities while conserving the natural and cultural heritage; and adapting evidence-based practices to promote scientific approach in resources in forests and natural resources management.

The Association for the Protection of Jabal Moussa (APJM) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit Organization, founded in 2007, with the aim to conserve the biodiversity and preserve the cultural heritage of Jabal Moussa and its surrounding villages Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve (JMBR) is a unique mix of biodiversity and history, located in Kesrouan district, Lebanon. Jabal Moussa and surrounding villages became part of the UNESCO Network of Biosphere Reserves under the Man and Biosphere (MAB) program in 2009. As part of the MAB program, JMBR addresses human livelihood improvements and nature conservation through a participatory and adaptive management. Natural heritage: Although it is located in the midst of intense human activities, JMBR remains pristine and rich in biodiversity. Its slopes are covered with dense forests and woodlands of oak, pine, and hop-hornbeam with an understory of several rare and endemic plant species. It was designated a Global Important Bird Area (IBA), with more than 137 migratory and soaring bird species recorded. Rare and threatened mammals, such as wolves, hyenas and rock hyraxes, still thrive in this protected environment. Cultural heritage: Jabal Moussa portrays the interdependence of Man and Nature throughout history through various spiritual and archeological sites: Mystic Adonis Valley as a death site of god Adonis according to Phoenician mythology; Roman stairs along the Mountain's Southern slope; rock carvings by the Roman Emperor Hadrian; ruins of an old village isolated in the mountain; Mar Geryes Monastery; and a Cross at the mountain summit. Programs: APJM activities and projects fall into one of the three categories below: Conservation: Studies and scientific research projects Three local tree nurseries supplying seedlings for reforestation Degraded sites Rehabilitation “Tabsoun Tabsoun” environmental awareness kids book Flower and Tree Identification handbooks Socio-Economic development: Production and marketing of “Jabal Moussa” food & handicraft products Ecotourism: Packages for guided hikes inside the reserve Local guesthouses and Bed & Breakfast