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...
SNOW Session at St Francois d’Assise School Menjez
On the 9th of September 2022, a SNOW session was held in Menjez at St Francois d’Assise School belonging to the Franciscans order. Thirty-nine...
“Birds and Energy” Conference
SPNL – Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon organized collaboratively with LCEC – Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation a one-day conference on...
Bioconnect
General overview
“Ensuring effective management and governance in Sites of Ecological Importance and expanding biodiversity protection in Southern Lebanon” is a project Funded by the...
“Bioconnect” monitoring for Plants, Birds, Mammals and Herpetofauna in Hima sites
By Elie El-Haddad - Project Manager
In the framework of “Bioconnect”, a project funded by the European Union that aims at ensuring effective management and...
The Advanced Renewable Energy Training for Women Empowerment
The Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency – RCEEE and Frederich Ebert Stiftung – FES in collaboration with the Lebanese Center for...
Reviving Tradition: How Hima Farms Are Bringing Sustainability to Lebanon’s Upper...
Reviving Tradition: How Hima Farms Are Bringing Sustainability to Lebanon’s Upper Beirut River Valley
In the rolling hills of the Upper Beirut River Valley, a...
