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...
Applications Open for Cambridge Masters in Conservation Leadership with BirdLife and...
The University of Cambridge has officially opened applications for its prestigious Masters in Conservation Leadership, a ground-breaking programme designed to equip the next generation...
Campaigns against bird trapping with limesticks in Lebanon
Cruel Bird Trapping Exposed in Lebanon: Joint Teams Dismantle Limesticks in Anfeh
This cruel trapping method remains widespread in Lebanon, where songbirds are considered a...
Deputy Marc Daou Explores Guardians of Nature and Heritage: A Journey...
On a crisp morning in Mount Lebanon, Deputy Marc Daou joined Mayor of Chemlan Issam Hitti for a meaningful visit that blended heritage, spirituality,...
APU Dismantles Illegal Trapping Nets in Bchennata, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District
In the lush hills of Bchennata, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District, a troubling discovery recently came to light: illegal “death nets” stretched across local waters. These indiscriminate...
Reviving the Upper Litani River and Qaraoun Lake: Partnerships for a...
In the fertile heart of Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, the Litani River and Qaraoun Lake have long sustained communities, agriculture, and biodiversity. Yet decades of...
Guardians of Anjar: How Youth Are Turning a Wetland into a...
At sunrise in Anjar, the wetland mist lifts slowly off reedbeds and willow groves, unveiling a mosaic of water channels where dragonflies skim and...
