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...
Ecotourism in Action #KHERBET #KANAFAR #LebanonTraveler
Aiming to protect nature, birds and biodiversity in Lebanon, and to promote the sustainable use of natural resources with people through the revival of...
SPNL’s Wing & Waves Newsletter October 2017
Please welcome SPNL’s 19th Hima at Anfeh – North Lebanon
22 September 2017 was an important day for SPNL welcoming Anfeh’s municipal council decree to declare...
Meet the Eco-Travelling Kid Samuel Hodge
Samuel Hodge is a 7 years old Eco-Travelling Kid! SPNL is happy to announce that Samuel and his family will be visiting Lebanon next spring, and we...
MEDFORVAL Annual Meeting 2017 hosted by Shouf Biosphere Reserve
The 31 participants present at the annual meeting of the MEDFORVAL Network, held from 23 to 26 October in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve in...
Cover crops provide bed and breakfast layover for migrating birds
After harvesting a corn or soybean crop, farmers may plant a cover crop for a variety of reasons -- to reduce soil erosion and...
Evergreen Environmental Club
Evergreen club was initiated in 2017 in order to start and maintain a successful environmental society at AUB. The club continues to pursue its...
