Lebanon’s Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) 2025, co-published by the Ministry of Environment (MoE) and UNDP, explores Lebanon’s pathway toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy by 2050. The report highlights key policies, investment opportunities, and strategies for sustainable development, while examining how Lebanon can align economic growth with climate resilience and environmental sustainability. It emphasizes the importance of coordinated stakeholder engagement, innovative financing, and strengthened governance across energy, agriculture, transport, and industry sectors.
Key Insights
Vision for 2050: LT-LEDS charts a roadmap for a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy, integrating the 100% Lebanon Vision 2050 with the Climate Prosperity Plan.
Economic & Social Benefits: Projects GDP growth, job creation, poverty reduction, and better public health; net benefits of USD 97.16B by 2050.
Transformative Sectors: Focus on energy, transport, agriculture, and industry through renewables, energy efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, reforestation, and sustainable transport.
Financing & Implementation: Relies on innovative finance, public-private partnerships, the Lebanon Green Investment Facility, stakeholder coordination, and strong governance.
Role of Stakeholders: Calls on government, private sector, and development partners to align policies, invest in sustainable infrastructure, and enhance resilience.
Call to Action: Offers actionable guidance to accelerate economic recovery, advance low-emission development, and strengthen climate resilience through collaboration and innovation.
