Projects & Initiatives

Building a sustainable, resilient and thriving Beirut

Discover the programs and projects shaping Beirut’s transformation.
Explore by pillar, location, status or impact area.

8 Strategic
Pillars
2026 Framework
Edition
2050 Long-term
Horizon
Across Greater
Beirut

1. Nature &
Biodiversity

Restore ecosystems, expand urban green spaces and protect biodiversity.

Nature and biodiversity projects
  • Green Beirut System
  • Beirut Urban Forest Initiative
  • Bab El Ward Initiative
  • Green Corridor Network
  • Native Species Restoration
  • Bay-Route Coastal System
View all 10 projects

2. Climate &
Energy

Reduce emissions, increase renewable energy and build climate resilience.

Climate and energy projects
  • Solar Public Infrastructure
  • Urban Cooling Strategy
  • Climate-Responsive Design
  • Net-Zero Public Buildings
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Urban Heat Mitigation Plan
View all 6 projects

3. Water
Security

Ensure sustainable water management and protect marine and freshwater resources.

Water security projects
  • Urban Rainwater Systems
  • Greywater Reuse Networks
  • Green Stormwater Infra.
  • Marine Water Quality Program
  • Coastal Water Monitoring
  • Water Awareness & Education
View all 6 projects

4. Circular Economy
& Green Jobs

Promote circular economy solutions and create green employment opportunities.

Circular economy and green jobs projects
  • Zero Waste Beirut
  • Waste-to-Resource Hubs
  • Green Business Incubator
  • Eco-Design & Innovation
  • Green Skills & Training
  • Sustainable Tourism Program
View all 5 projects

5. Sustainable
Mobility

Create a safe, accessible and low-carbon mobility network for all.

Sustainable mobility projects
  • Green Mobility Network
  • Public Transport Enhancement
  • Bicycle Infrastructure Plan
  • Complete Streets Program
  • Park & Ride Facilities
  • Mobility Behavior Programs
View all 5 projects

6. Housing & Urban
Regeneration

Revitalize neighborhoods and provide inclusive, resilient housing solutions.

Housing and urban regeneration projects
  • Neighborhood Regeneration
  • Affordable Housing Program
  • Heritage Building Restoration
  • Mixed-Use Development
  • Public Space Revitalization
  • Resilient Infrastructure Upgrade
View all 4 projects

7. Community
Wellbeing

Enhance quality of life through health, education, culture and social inclusion.

Community wellbeing projects
  • Healthy City Program
  • Education & Youth Programs
  • Culture & Heritage Activation
  • Inclusive Public Spaces
  • Community Centers Network
  • Public Awareness Campaigns
View all 5 projects

8. Innovation &
Smart Systems

Use data, technology and innovation for a smart, resilient and efficient city.

Innovation and smart systems projects
  • Beirut Urban Observatory
  • Environmental Monitoring Net.
  • Smart City Innovation Lab
  • Beirut Digital Twin
  • Coastal GIS Platform
  • Digital Coastal Observatory
View all 6 projects

Every project should
connect to the
Beirut 2050 framework.

Our framework ensures that every initiative aligns with our vision, leverages partnerships, and delivers measurable impact for a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Beirut.

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Every Project Connects to Beirut 2050

All initiatives should align with the Beirut 2050 framework. Use this checklist when proposing or evaluating a project.

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Projects Across Implementation Levels

From national policy to local action, projects operate across four interconnected levels.

National Level

Policies & Frameworks

National Strategies · Financing & Alignment

Metropolitan Beirut Level

Integrated Planning

Infrastructure Systems · Regional Collaboration

Neighborhood Level

Community Solutions

Local Services · Social Cohesion

Site Level

Nature-Based Actions

Project Implementation · Monitoring & Care

These are our priority initiatives for Beirut’s future.

Bab El Ward Initiative
Urban Greening

Bab El Ward Initiative

Our flagship urban greening initiative led by Cedars for Care. Restoring historic sites and expanding green spaces across Beirut.

Blue Citizen
Data & Citizen Science

Blue Citizen

Citizen science platform developed by OBBA and integrated into Beirut 2050 to collect, analyze, and share environmental data.

Bay Route
Coastal Resilience

Bay Route

A coastal strategy and implementation initiative led by OBBA to create a continuous, resilient, and accessible coastal route for all.

Planting Beirut
Nature-Based Solutions

Planting Beirut

Expanding urban tree canopy and biodiversity through community planting, native species, and long-term care programs.

Our Partners in Action

Partners lead and support projects across Beirut.
Explore who is behind each initiative.

Cedars for Care
Operation Big Blue Association (OBBA)
IRE Imprint for Regenerative Environment
Other
Partners
Bab El Ward
Initiative
Blue Citizen
Bay Route
Planting Beirut
Other Projects
Lead Partner Key Partner Supporting Partner Other Partner
OUR STRATEGIC PROGRAMMES

Framework Programme Catalogue

The following programmes appear in Version 3.1 of the framework. They describe planned directions; project delivery, funding and operational status require separate confirmation.

Nature and Biodiversity01

Nature and Biodiversity

  • Green Beirut System
  • Beirut Urban Forest Initiative
  • Bab El Ward Initiative
  • Green Corridor Network
  • Native Species Restoration Program
  • Bay-Rout Coastal and Marine System
  • Blue Belt Coastal Defence Initiative
  • Marine spatial planning, habitat mapping and Fisheries Restricted Areas
  • Sustainable fisheries, eco-tourism, coastal heritage and blue entrepreneurship
Climate and Energy02

Climate and Energy

  • Solar Public Infrastructure
  • Climate-Responsive Urban Design
  • Urban Cooling Strategy
  • Energy-Efficient Public Lighting
  • Net-Zero Public Buildings
  • Public Transport Enhancement Program
Water Security03

Water Security

  • Urban Rainwater Systems
  • Greywater Reuse Networks
  • Green Stormwater Infrastructure
  • Smart Water Management Systems
  • Marine Water Quality Programme
  • Coastal Water Quality Monitoring
  • Marine Pollution Prevention
  • Wastewater Outfall Monitoring
Circular Economy and Green Jobs04

Circular Economy and Green Jobs

  • Circular Construction Initiative
  • Resource Recovery Centers
  • Green Enterprise Accelerator
  • Green Skills and Employment Initiative
Sustainable Mobility05

Sustainable Mobility

  • Green Mobility Network
  • Bicycle Infrastructure Plan
  • Complete Streets Program
Housing and Urban Regeneration06

Housing and Urban Regeneration

  • Heritage Restoration Initiative
  • Resilient Neighborhood Program
  • Public Realm Improvements
  • Affordable Housing Partnerships
Community Wellbeing07

Community Wellbeing

  • Community Parks Network
  • Urban Agriculture Program
  • Environmental Education Hubs
  • Community Food Gardens Initiative
  • Healthy Beirut Initiative
Innovation and Smart Systems08

Innovation and Smart Systems

  • Beirut Urban Observatory
  • Environmental Monitoring Network
  • Smart City Innovation Lab
  • Beirut Digital Twin
  • Coastal GIS Platform
  • Marine Environmental Monitoring Network
  • Coastal Decision Support System
  • Digital Coastal Observatory
TURN THE FRAMEWORK INTO ACTION

Project Status and Participation

Initiatives shown here form part of the Beirut 2050 programme portfolio. Delivery dates, funding, partner responsibilities and verified results will be published with individual project updates.

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