Food security

Biofuels development has received increased attention in recent times as a means to mitigate climate change, alleviate global energy concerns and foster rural development. Nevertheless, the rapid growth of biofuels production has raised many concerns among experts worldwide, in particular with regard to sustainability issues and the threat posed to food security.

The dominant model for agricultural development has not adequately considered environmental and social externalities, leading to their insufficient integration into decision-making processes that shape agriculture and food systems. There is a critical need for comprehensive regulation of the agricultural sector to design and implement concrete transition pathways towards more sustainable agriculture and food systems at various scales,

This baseline assessment represents a scientific decision-supporting source of information that aids the participatory planning process for the RNBWS interventions. It is a vital component of comprehensive implementation through highlighting the context-specific opportunities as well as challenges.

This baseline assessment serves a crucial purpose in providing a comprehensive understanding of the existing conditions in Al Qaa, Ras Baalbeck, and Fekha, particularly regarding water resources, agriculture, and climate change impacts. It aims to establish a baseline of the socio-economic, demographic, and environmental factors in the region, which are essential for justifying and supporting the planning of interventions.