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...
Ban Lead Now: Sign Our Petition
It's a scandal that every year, 44,000 tonnes of lead ammunition and fishing weights are still being released into Europe’s environment.
This continues to happen,...
Lebanon Achieves Conservation Milestone: Shouf Biosphere Reserve Joins IUCN Green List
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA), announced the inclusion of Lebanon’s Shouf Biosphere Reserve in the...
Reviving Hima and Championing Marine Protected Areas in Lebanon
By Assad Serhal
Lebanon’s coastal waters are a treasure trove of biodiversity, home to endangered species such as the Mediterranean monk seal, sea turtles, and...
Lebanese Environment Forum Launches Campaign to Establish Marine Protected Areas
By Malek Ghandour
Secretary General of the Lebanese Environment Forum
In 2012, the Lebanese Ministry of Environment developed the National Strategy for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)....
SPNL Participates in Inaugural Regional Workshop on Biodiversity and Renewable Energy
The Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) proudly hosted today the inaugural regional workshop for the Biodiversity and Renewable Energy Working...
Lebanon Advances Conservation Efforts with Launch of Protected Areas Map and...
Prime Minister Najib Mikati received from Minister of Environment Nasser Yassin the newly developed map of natural reserves and protected areas in Lebanon at...
