YMCA Lebanon implemented multiple initiatives that had multiplier effects on the Lebanese rural and urban communities. These initiatives include:
Water Management & Conservation
Forest Management
Responsible Eco-tourism
Sustainable Land Management
Promotion of Zero Waste
Finding Solutions for the Solid Waste Treatment in Lebanon
Environmental Education for Youth and Children
Promoting Afforestation Activities
Biodiversity Assessment in Lebanon
Promoting Biomass Boilers
Advocating for the Use of Renewable Energy
Training for Youth Environmental Leaders
Environmental Watchdogs for the Protection of Ecosystems
YMCA Lebanon was transformed from working on agricultural development in rural areas into integrating environmental mainstreaming into all the YMCA programs and projects since 2014.