Lessons in Establishing a Biosphere Reserve
In the heart of Switzerland, the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Entlebuch stands out for its unique approach to conservation and community involvement. Established three decades...
Towards the first Hima in Palestine
Imad Atrash
Palestine has been distinguished by its rich cultural and natural heritage for thousands of years. This is due to its diverse climatic zones,...
Homat Al Hima: The Heart of Himas
Homat al Hima (Hima guardians, in Arabic) are the core of the Hima system, transforming it from a concept into a living model of...
Hima Trails: Linking People to Nature and Culture in Lebanese Villages
The Hima Trails: Lifelines Connecting Nature, Heritage, and People Across Lebanon's Villages
By Hamadeh Malaeb, Hima Trails Manager, Society for the Protection of Nature in...
Urgent Intervention to Protect Qaraoun Lake from Escalating Environmental Violations
Today, the Fish & Wildlife Unit of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) carried out an emergency visit to the...
Biomonitoring Lebanon: A Season of Discovery
Husein Ali Zorkot, a dedicated biologist and scientific illustrator, has been tirelessly crisscrossing the Lebanese mountains and valleys—camera, notebook, and GPS in hand—to track...
Wings Over Aammiq: The Silent Journey of the Black Storks
It was just past dawn in the Bekaa Valley, when the early spring fog still hugged the low hills, and the sky was a...
Awareness Lecture for Students at Sagbine Official Secondary School in West...
The Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) organized an awareness lecture for a group of students from Sagbine Official Secondary School. The session explained the differences between...
Qoleileh’s Hima: A Southern Sanctuary Where Land, Sea, and Community Thrive
🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar
Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
On December 13, 2006, the municipal...
Mapping Lebanon’s Hidden Biogeographic Borders—A New Blueprint for Biodiversity
🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar
Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
For years, Lebanon’s exceptional biodiversity—compressed into...
