The National Greening Education Strategy in Lebanon outlines the country’s roadmap for embedding sustainability and environmental awareness across its education system. Launched by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) with UNESCO’s support, the strategy aims to transform schools into hubs of sustainable learning and community engagement, equipping students and educators with the knowledge, skills, and values to address climate change and drive sustainable development.
Key insights
The strategy aligns with the global Education for Sustainable Development (ESD for 2030) agenda and Sustainable Development Goals.
It emphasizes whole-school approaches, integrating sustainability into curriculum, school operations, and community activities.
Four main pillars guide implementation: greening schools, greening learning, greening capacity and readiness, and greening communities.
Multi-stakeholder collaboration is central, involving ten ministries, public institutions, NGOs, UN agencies, and local communities.
The strategy aims to empower learners to become active champions of environmental stewardship, fostering a culture of sustainability nationwide.
It builds on Lebanon’s tradition of innovation while advancing broader education reform and green recovery goals.
