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...
Mapping Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Month in the Life of a Biomonitoring...
In the rolling landscapes of Lebanon, where valleys and mountains shelter a rich array of biodiversity, a quiet but significant effort is underway. Husein...
Empowering Communities: Ras El Matn Welcomes SPNL’s Citizen Science Training for...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) successfully conducted a Citizen Science for Biodiversity training at Ras El Matn Municipality. The...
Al-Aabbassiyah’s Path Towards the 30×30 Target: Green Hima in the Woodland...
The Lebanese Environment Forum (LEF) successfully organized a seminar and a traveling exhibition on marine reserves at the Municipality of Al-Aabbassiyah in the Tyre...
Celebrating the remarkable women within the BirdLife Partnership
Today, we celebrate extraordinary women nominated by the BirdLife Partnership for their leadership, dedication, and passion for nature conservation. Their journey has often been...
The Return of the Eurasian Jay to Hima Hammana
For years, the Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) had vanished from Hima Hammana, a village where it was once a familiar sight in the forests....
SPNL Launches Landmark “Manual for Citizen Science Biodiversity Monitoring in Lebanon”
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is proud to announce the release of its latest publication, "Manual for Citizen Science...
