Is “Hima” Stronger Than Protected Areas? Assad Serhal: Lebanon Has Introduced a Global Model for Nature Conservation and Community Stewardship
At a time when environmental and climate challenges are accelerating worldwide and pressure on natural resources and biodiversity continues to intensify, Lebanon’s “Hima” model...
Promoting Safety and Sustainability: SPNL Organizes First Aid Training on Hima Trails
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) continues implementing its training program within the framework of the “Hima Trails” initiative, in...
Rehabilitation and Reopening of the Historic “Darb El Maydi” Hiking Trail Connecting Niha, Kfour El Arbi, and Hardine
The historic hiking trail connecting the villages of Niha, Kfour El Arbi, and Hardine, formerly known as “Darb El Maydi,” has officially been rehabilitated...
IUCN Launches the Second Edition of the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions
A renewed global framework to advance high-integrity, scalable, and inclusive Nature-based Solutions worldwide
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially launched the...
Global response to drought takes center stage at UN land conference...
Negotiations on a future global drought regime get underway at UNCCD COP16
US$ 2.15 billion pledged for the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership
World Drought...
SPNL Joins 74 International Organizations in Warning Against Infrastructure Threats to...
International community calls for a viable solution to save the Camarguewetlands in France Extra High Voltage line in the Camargue
A coalition of 74 organizations...
The Silent Threat of Spent Cartridges: Protecting Lebanon’s Ecosystems from Hunting...
By Bassam Al Kantar
Discarded trash, spent cartridges, and other hunting debris can wreak havoc on ecosystems. Spent shells, often made of non-biodegradable materials, pollute...
Cooperation Agreement Between “Ghadi” Association and the Educational Center for Research...
The President of the National Committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and President of "Ghadi" Association, Fadi Ghanem, along with...
SPNL Partners with Municipality of Bteknay to Launch Environmental and Community...
Amidst ongoing challenges faced by communities throughout Lebanon, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is pressing forward in its mission...
A joint meeting between the Society for the Protection of Nature...
In light of increasing risks to migratory birds during the autumn migration season of 2024 and amidst the ongoing security and military challenges due...
