The Impact of the Recent Conflict in Lebanon on Sustainable Development (War 2024)

This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the recent conflict in Lebanon on the country’s sustainable development trajectory. Drawing upon findings from World Bank’s reports and relevant scientific research, the analysis will delve into the conflict’s multifaceted economic, social, and environmental repercussions, quantify the immediate damage and losses, and forecast potential long-term effects. Furthermore, the article will identify the key challenges and obstacles that Lebanon faces in its recovery and propose strategic considerations and recommendations for fostering a sustainable and resilient future. Subsequent sections will elaborate on the economic repercussions, pressures on social cohesion, the extent of environmental degradation, the intersecting crises hindering recovery, and pathways to achieving sustainable development in the conflict’s aftermath.