Lebanon: Rapid needs assessment on the impact of conflict on agriculture
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Since the escalation of hostilities on 8 October 2023, Lebanon has faced a devastating humanitarian crisis, with 3 287 people killed and 14 222 injured, including hundreds of women and children. The conflict has displaced over 878,497 individuals, more than half of whom are women. Healthcare infrastructure has been severely impacted, with 103 attacks on medical facilities and 145 health workers killed. Airstrikes have caused extensive destruction, particularly in southern Lebanon and Bekaa, targeting civilian shelters and hospitals. The crisis has exacerbated food insecurity, disrupted education, and heightened protection risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Over 300,000 people require urgent nutrition and early childhood services. Additionally, the conflict has caused significant damage to private property and public infrastructure. Fires ignited by explosive projectiles have ravaged 2 192 hectares of agricultural land and killed over 340,000 livestock, including poultry, cattle, and beehives. In response, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in partnership with Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture, conducted a Rapid Needs Assessment in November 2024. The assessment aimed to evaluate the conflict’s impact on agricultural livelihoods, reporting on extensive damage to crops, livestock, and food production systems.