Environmental education is at the heart of the Foundation’s public-benefit mission. Through strategic partnerships and grant-making, the Foundation supports initiatives that connect children and young people with Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage, encouraging environmental awareness, civic engagement, inclusion, and long-term responsibility for the places they call home.
Programs & Initiatives
The Environmental Championship Program (ECP) is built on the principle that when children understand ecosystems, natural resources, and the connections between human actions and the environment, they are better equipped to contribute positively to their communities and surroundings.
The ECP is a five-day environmental awareness and sustainable-living camp for selected children aged 9 to 12 from public and private schools across Lebanon.
The program follows an experiential and holistic learning approach, combining hands-on, creative, and engaging activities that help children understand the interconnected cycle of life and the environment. Through these activities, participants learn that every human action has a direct or indirect impact on nature, communities, and personal wellbeing.
The ECP also brings together children from diverse social, religious, and cultural backgrounds, promoting cooperation, civic engagement, and shared environmental responsibility.
The main objectives of the ECP are to:
- Promote Environmental Awareness
- Empower Future Environmental Leaders
- Encourage Community Engagement and Tolerance
- Support Long-Term Environmental Action
Participants who successfully complete the program are recognized as “Environmental Champions”, inspiring them to continue advocating for sustainability and environmental protection in their communities.
The ECP is the result of a collaboration between the LMTA and EcoConsulting
Bringing Environmental Learning into the Classroom
Developed in partnership with Swiss sustainability experts, Mountain Explorers is an educational platform designed to help children understand and appreciate Lebanon’s fragile mountain ecosystems. For children aged 8 to 12, the platform transforms complex environmental issues into an interactive virtual journey exploring biodiversity, water security, cultural heritage, and climate resilience.
Through a “virtual passport” system, students explore themed villages and complete hands-on experiments and classroom activities designed to deepen their understanding of the relationship between human activity and ecosystem preservation.
The Foundation supports public-benefit initiatives that bring environmental education into schools and homes, helping expand access to engaging tools that inspire the next generation to value and protect Lebanon’s natural heritage.
Empowering Lebanon’s Youth Through the Trail to Every Classroom
The Trail to Every Classroom (TTEC) program is a transformative educational initiative designed to turn the Lebanon Mountain Trail into a living laboratory for the next generation. By engaging students aged 8 to 17, TTEC moves beyond traditional rote learning to foster a deep-seated conservation ethic and environmental awareness. Through hands-on outdoor activities and non-formal education, we empower youth in schools and local associations to tackle global environmental challenges at a grassroots level. The programme provides educators with specialized tools and training to inspire students and connect learning with Lebanon’s natural heritage.
Central to this mission is our groundbreaking Water Awareness Teacher’s Guide (WAT), a comprehensive curriculum available in three languages and tailored for grades 3 through 10. In a region where water scarcity is a critical reality, this program is vital; it integrates essential lessons on water conservation and pollution prevention directly into the classroom and onto the trail. The initiative is particularly relevant for under-resourced public schools, providing students with opportunities to participate in outdoor learning and environmental education.
Together, these activities help cultivate a generation of informed young people committed to protecting Lebanon’s freshwater resources and natural landscapes.
University Students Capture Lebanon's Natural Beauty
Host a Biodiversity Photo Competition for University Photography Students
The project culminated in a public exhibition in Beirut’s Gemmayze district, showcasing the students’ work to the local community. To ensure each photograph served as an educational tool, every image was paired with the species' scientific name and its IUCN conservation status, validated by experts from AUB.
Following the success of the initiative, the LMTA plans to integrate the Photo Tour as an annual activity within its educational programming, creating further opportunities for young people to connect with and advocate for Lebanon’s natural heritage.
The initiative demonstrates how creative expression can engage young people in biodiversity conservation and make environmental knowledge accessible to wider communities.
Preserving Lebanon’s Heritage, One Village at a Time
The Heritage Education Program (HEP) is an innovative initiative designed to bring history to life for children and youth in Lebanon’s often-overlooked regions. Developed by a team of experienced archaeologists and educators, HEP bridges the gap between ancient history and modern identity through adaptable, hands-on workshops tailored to each local village. By triggering curiosity about the archaeological treasures right at their doorstep—from Phoenician script to traditional neighborhood architecture—we empower the next generation to see their surroundings through a lens of discovery and value.
Guided by project mascots, students embark on an adventurous journey through time that fosters a deep sense of belonging and cultural pride. This emotional attachment is the ultimate tool for preservation; when children understand the significance of their local heritage, they are more likely to value and help protect it.
The program seeks to reach communities that are often overlooked, providing children and youth with expert-led activities that help them discover, understand, and value the heritage around them.
