The Agriculture in Crisis webinar, organized under the EU-funded Lebanon Innovate Program, examined the post-conflict impact of explosives and heavy metals on Lebanon’s crops, addressing food safety risks, testing methodologies, and recovery pathways, with experts sharing research-driven insights to safeguard agriculture and support food security.
Agriculture in Crisis: The Post-Conflict Impact of Explosives and Heavy Metals on Lebanon’s Crops
How has conflict affected Lebanon’s agriculture and food security? This recorded webinar, organized by the Agrifood Knowledge & Innovation Communities (KICs) under the EU-funded Lebanon Innovate program, dives deep into the urgent issue of contamination risks in Lebanon’s agrifood sector.
Experts explore the presence of explosives and heavy metals in agricultural lands, assess whether these threats are substantiated, and share research-driven insights on how to test, monitor, and mitigate their impact.
Key topics include:
🔬 Food safety & contamination risks
🧪 Testing methodologies & the role of laboratories
🌱 The path toward agricultural recovery in Lebanon
Watch this eye-opening session and learn from leading specialists working to safeguard Lebanon’s food systems and support the sector’s recovery through science and innovation.
