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...
Training Homat Al Hima from Ras El Metn and Hammana
Together we can protect the Upper Beirut River Valley
Training Homat Al Hima from Ras El Metn and Hammana
Promoting Traditional Land-use Practices in the Upper...
Together we can promote the best practices in the Upper Beirut...
Together we can protect the Upper Beirut River Valley
Training Homat Al Hima from Ras El Metn and Hammana
Promoting Traditional Land-use Practices in the Upper...
Syrian Woodpecker [Dendrocopos Syriacus]
In this video produced by Avibirds.com we learn about the Syrian woodpecker.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6JVGDznXUI
Quick facts:
Lifespan: 11 years (maximum)
Average size: 23 cm (9 in)
Average...
Hima Kfarmatta Management Plan shows we are on the right track
In order to strengthen the Hima communal governance system for participatory cultural landscapes’ management and to ensure local community empowerment, stewardship, and engagement in...
Call for applications: Conservation Leadership Programme team awards
By Kate Tointon
The Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) is delighted to invite applications to our 2022 Team Awards from teams of early-career conservationists leading critical projects worldwide....
Raptor Count Lebanon – call for volunteers
Once again OSME is teaming-up with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) to repeat the successful count of migrating soaring...
