USAID's Investments for Environment in Lebanon - Dollars to Results

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Results of USAID's Environment spending

FY 2011 $5.5 M

Total Environment $5.5 M

FY 2012 $500.0 K

Total Environment $500.0 K

FY 2013 $23.3 K

Total Environment $23.3 K

FY 2014 $4.8 M

Total Environment $4.8 M

FY 2015 $1.5 M

Total Environment $1.5 M

USAID works with many Lebanese groups nationwide to promote Lebanon’s environmental diversity through conservation, awareness and reforestation. USAID assistance includes: planting native trees and reversing environmental degradation by reforesting grasslands, shrub-lands and areas burned by wildfires; providing technical support and small-scale infrastructure assistance to the Litani River Authority to help it more efficiently and sustainably manage the Litani River Basin; and supporting the development of rural and ecological tourism destinations.

Why Our Work Matters…

Earth's average temperature has risen by 1.4°F over the past century, and is projected to rise another 2 to 11.5°F over the next hundred years.

Illustrative results in 2013

1,461 person hours of training in natural resources management and/or biodiversity conservation supported

Training activities strengthen agency and in-country capacity, as well as promote strategic partnerships. They improve the likelihood that development partners will continue to implement climate change projects after U.S. government support has ended, as well as increase the likelihood that agency staff will program climate change funds effectively for maximum impact.
552 hectares of biological significance under improved natural resource management
A hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters. Areas are rated on a set of criteria and then prioritized according to their biological significance, which helps USAID decide where to focus its work. Improved natural resource management includes activities that improve management of natural resources for the objective of conserving biodiversity in areas that are identified as biologically significant through national, regional, or global priority-setting processes. This is essential for preserving biodiversity and reducing impact of climate change.
492 people with increased economic benefits derived from sustainable natural resource management and conservation
Increased economic benefits are increases in economic earnings or consumption due to sustainable management or conservation of natural resources. When people receive tangible economic benefits from natural resource management or conservation, they are more likely to value and support these activities into the future, well after the project ends, thus creating a sustainable impact.

Illustrative results in 2014

133,857 advanced tree seedlings planted

Planting advanced tree seedlings promotes future forest growth that supports enhanced biodiversity and wildfire protection.
497 person hours of training in natural resources management and/or biodiversity conservation supported

Training activities strengthen agency and in-country capacity, as well as promote strategic partnerships. They improve the likelihood that development partners will continue to implement climate change projects after U.S. government support has ended, as well as increase the likelihood that agency staff will program climate change funds effectively for maximum impact.
171 hectares of biological significance and/or natural resources under improved natural resource management

A hectare is equal to 2.47 acres or 10,000 square meters. Improved natural resource management includes activities that promote enhanced management of natural resources for one or more objectives, such as sustaining soil and/or water resources, mitigating climate change, and/or promoting sustainable agriculture. Effective natural resource management is essential to preserving biodiversity and reducing impacts of climate change.
125 people with increased economic benefits derived from sustainable natural resource management and conservation
Increased economic benefits are increases in economic earnings or consumption due to sustainable management or conservation of natural resources. When people receive tangible economic benefits from natural resource management or conservation, they are more likely to value and support these activities into the future, well after the project ends, thus creating a sustainable impact.
6 native tree nurseries which adhere to standardized protocols and procedures

Standardized protocols and procedures assist nursery managers in more efficiently promoting the survivability of native trees.

Illustrative results in 2015

23,500 "advanced" tree seedlings planted

Planting advanced tree seedlings promotes future forest growth that supports enhanced biodiversity and wildfire protection.
982 person hours of training in natural resources management and/or biodiversity conservation supported

Training activities strengthen agency and in-country capacity, as well as promote strategic partnerships. They improve the likelihood that development partners will continue to implement climate change projects after U.S. government support has ended, as well as increase the likelihood that agency staff will program climate change funds effectively for maximum impact.
190 People with increased economic benefits derived from sustainable natural resource management and conservation

Increased economic benefits are increases in economic earnings or consumption due to sustainable management or conservation of natural resources. When people receive tangible economic benefits from natural resource management or conservation, they are more likely to value and support these activities into the future, well after the project ends, thus creating a sustainable impact.
36 hectares of biological significance under improved natural resource management

A hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters. Areas are rated on a set of criteria and then prioritized according to their biological significance, which helps USAID decide where to focus its work. Improved natural resource management includes activities that improve management of natural resources for the objective of conserving biodiversity in areas that are identified as biologically significant through national, regional, or global priority-setting processes. This is essential for preserving biodiversity and reducing impact of climate change.

Illustrative results in 2011

No results were reported in FY 2011.

Illustrative results in 2012

No results were reported in FY 2012.
Together with USAID partner, the Association for Forest Development and Conservation, Lebanese youth contribute to the reforesta

Together with USAID partner, the Association for Forest Development and Conservation, Lebanese youth contribute to the reforestation of the Forest of Peace in Kawkaba.

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