Water, energy, and food security are global challenges expected to intensify over the coming decades, with demand projected to rise by 80% for energy, 55% for water, and 60% for food within the next 30 years. These challenges are particularly pressing for small and medium-scale farmers, who face environmental degradation that reduces agricultural productivity, resource mismanagement that exacerbates inefficiencies and waste, and limited access to information that restricts their ability to adopt improved agricultural practices.
The RESOLVE project aims to foster food security within Lebanese communities by empowering local food systems through the adoption of regenerative agriculture principles. The project will focus on enhancing resource accessibility and piloting innovative farming practices within the wheat and legume value chains—two key sectors for food security.
Project Location and Duration:
- Location: Chouf, Lebanon
- Duration: 1 year
Project Consortium:
- Lead: ESDU - AUB
- Project partner: Meta Meta
Target Beneficiaries:
- Small and medium-scale farmers
- Agricultural cooperatives (COOPs).
- Policymakers and municipal representatives
Activities:
- Data Collection and Mapping
- Regenerative Agriculture Inventory
- Awareness and Advocacy
- Policy Engagement
- Pilot Implementation
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Knowledge Dissemination
- Conference Participation
Expected Outcomes:
- Increased farmer access to critical agricultural and environmental data through an interactive mapping platform.
- Adoption of regenerative farming practices within wheat and legume production, improving sustainability.
- Stronger farmer networks and policy engagement through CoPs, workshops, and formal agreements.
- Greater public and policy awareness on the role of regenerative agriculture in food security.
- Enhanced knowledge-sharing through scientific publications and outreach initiatives.
Conclusion:
RESOLVE is a strategic initiative that addresses the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus challenges in Lebanon by empowering small and medium-scale farmers. By integrating data accessibility, regenerative agriculture, and stakeholder engagement, the project aims to create a more resilient and sustainable food system. The expected impact includes enhanced food security, improved resource management, and strengthened climate resilience at the local and national levels.