This report examines the right to water in Lebanon within the context of deepening social inequality, environmental degradation, and austerity-driven public sector decline. It analyzes how overlapping economic, ecological, and governance crises have undermined equitable access to safe and affordable water. The report highlights structural challenges in water management and calls for rights-based, sustainable reforms to ensure water security for all.
Key Insights
Inequality in Access: Water access in Lebanon is highly unequal, disproportionately affecting low-income and marginalized communities.
Ecological Stress: Climate change, water pollution, and overextraction are worsening water scarcity and ecosystem degradation.
Impact of Austerity: Fiscal austerity has weakened public water institutions and reduced service quality.
Governance Challenges: Fragmented governance and lack of accountability hinder effective water management.
Rights-Based Approach: Ensuring the right to water requires policies grounded in social justice, sustainability, and public accountability.
