On the 19th of April 2024, we marked a successful workshop aiming at establishing a cohesive approach for Lebanon’s Early Warning System, ensuring efficient coordination, preventing duplication of work and efforts, and amplifying the impact of early warning and early action initiatives nationwide.

Opening Remarks:
– Eng. Marc Wehaibe, Head of LMD
– Mr. Zahi Chahine, Head of the DRM Unit
– Mr. Kassem Chaalan, DRR Unit Manager at LRC
– Dr. Chadi Abdallah, NEWSP Director


Sessions:
– Session 1: Main 4 pillars of EW4All presented by Cynthia Bakkalian, Deputy DRR Director at DRM Unit
– Session 2: EW4ALL: From Global to National Level presented by Dr. Chadi Abdallah and highlighting the following points: Main Activities & Missions of NEWSP; Spotlight of linkages and gaps of EWS in Lebanon; Recent Hazard Potentiality Maps & Risk Assessments; Fire Forecasts New Bulletin established by NEWSP; Launching of: LebFire & LebQuakes Application & NEWSP Website
– Session 3: Protecting Lives & Livelihoods presented by Eng. Marc Wehaibe
– Session 4: Ongoing Initiatives and Projects presented by Mr. Kassem Chaalan highlighting the ongoing projects, segregated by Community Based EW (River Basin, Anticipatory Actions, Risk Knowledge, and Forecast)
– Session 5: Interactive Discussion for Actionable Plans: Reflective Questions; Ways Forward; Q&A; Closing Remarks