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...
#FacesOfTheForest Photo Contest
Take part in the first edition of the #FacesOfTheForest Contest as part of the events organized and communicated by the network of Forest Communicators...
Involving Kids in the planning for Hima sites
By Dalia Jawhary
Through SPNL’s current approach towards involving multi-stakeholders in the management and planning of Hima site, and as a part of the...
Demonstrating Sustainable Management of Important Eastern Mediterranean Forests and Key Biodiversity...
Nestled in the rugged landscapes of Lebanon’s Anti-Lebanon Mountains, a groundbreaking conservation initiative has successfully combined traditional land stewardship with modern sustainability practices. Spearheaded...
CEPF 2015 PHOTO CONTEST
Calling all photographers: The 2015 CEPF Photo Contest begins tomorrow!
CEPF invites its grantees to enter our 2015 Digital Photo Contest.
Before submitting photos, you must read...
Dead sea turtle washes up on polluted Lebanon coast
By Mohammed Zaatari| The Daily Star
A dead sea turtle believed to be more than 50 years old washed up on a south Lebanon beach...
Wings & Waves – SPNL’s Newsletter February 2015
Wings & Waves - SPNL's Newsletter February 2015
Japanese Ambassador `s observation
How should we tackle natural conservation of Lebanon?
Seiichi Otsuka *
The East Mediterranean Coastal area,...
