Japan Supports Forest Fires Prevention in Jabal Moussa

2019/2/28
The Embassy of Japan supports the recycling efforts in Mount Lebanon by providing solid waste collection trucks, a glass crusher, and recycling bins for the Union of Municipalities of Gharb Aala and Chahhar, in order to enhance the living environments of the residents and help establish sustainable waste management strategies.

To fund the project, on October 23, 2018, H.E. Mr. Matahiro Yamaguchi, Ambassador of Japan to Lebanon signed a grant contract with Mr. Michel Saad, President of the Union of Municipalities of Gharb Aala and Chahhar, which includes 14 municipalities collaborating together in implementing the recycling project.  With a grant of USD 87,260, this project will benefit around 60,000 residents of the villages.

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Mr. Saad and Ambassador Yamaguchi 
Shaking Hands after Signing the Grant Contract

Mr. Saad, Ambassador Yamaguchi, and Abi Khalil
(from left to right)