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Ministry of Environment (Lebanon)The Ministry of Environment (MoE) of Lebanon, established in 1992 under Law 216/93, is the governmental body responsible for environmental protection and sustainable development in Lebanon. Its primary functions include formulating environmental regulations and standards, advising on sustainable project implementation, and coordinating with various stakeholders to address environmental challenges. The MoE plays a pivotal role in promoting environmental sustainability and ensuring the protection of Lebanon’s natural resources. In recent years, the MoE has been involved in addressing significant environmental issues, such as the Mseilha dam project. Despite $64 million invested since 2014, the dam remains unfinished, with various construction and watertightness issues. Environmental activists and experts opposed the project from the start, citing the unsuitability of Lebanon’s karstic, permeable terrain for dam construction. The construction bypassed necessary environmental impact studies, resulting in significant ecological and historical damage. This case underscores long-standing issues of corruption and mismanagement in Lebanon’s water management sector. History and profileThe ministry was established in 1992 under Law 216/93.[1] It is responsible for the environment of Lebanon.[2] More specifically, it deals with the protection of the environment in general, setting regulations and standards, and provides advice on the productive use of implementing projects and programme in a sustainable manner.[3] References
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