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...
Horwath HTL Visit to SPNL
Horwath HTL, the global leader in hotel, tourism, and leisure consulting, has been assigned by MAVA Foundation under MAVA’s organizational development program. Horwath was...
SPNL and ACS biodiversity monitoring workshop in Maaser Al Shouf
On June 7 and 8, 2018, a joint workshop between the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and Al-Shouf Cedar Society...
Give your organisation a boost: the Capacity Development Fund is now...
Our Capacity Development Fund is offering a range of grants for different sizes and types of project. If you think your organisation would benefit...
Parasitic Birds and Parasitized Host Birds
“In a quiet lakeside forest
The cuckoo is calling for you,
‘It’s time to wake up,
cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, ,,,”
Most Japanese know the above song,...
Beehive at Hima Park Khorbet Kanafar
A swarm of honey bees decided an almond tree by the Hima Park Khorbet Kanafar was the best place to start up a colony.
Their...
Bird Your World: 12 simple actions that make life better for...
As part of Year of the Bird, we’re encouraging nature lovers around the world to take small but meaningful actions every month that benefit...
