ECODIT prepared an environmental policy assessment that identified a range of short-, medium-, and long-term policy options for USAID in Lebanon. ECODIT organized two public consultation workshops with representatives from the Lebanese Government, USAID, multilateral donors, the private sector, and NGOs.  Based on interviews with public and private sector representatives and the two participatory workshops, the ECODIT team identified and evaluated environmental issues and pertinent policy reform and institutional strengthening options in five key sectors/media: (1) wastes and chemicals, (2) land, (3) water, (4) coastal zone, and (5) air.  The report proposed six activities for USAID/Lebanon’s consideration: (1) Develop and implement a landmark, sustained environmental awareness campaign and series of training seminars,(2) Promote low-cost, environmentally-sound waste disposal in rural areas,(3) Encourage industrial pollution control and prevention,(4) Develop program for air pollution abatement in urban areas,(5) Promote integrated water resource management practices,and (6) Design and begin implementing long-term, targeted ecosystem restoration programs.