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...
Air France-KLM humanitarian aid through SPNL and Hima Hammana
SPNL credibility and transparency have yielded strategic partnerships over the years, including those with Air France-KLM and Hammana Municipality.
In response to August 4th tragic...
Beirut explosion: an update from our Partner in Lebanon
By Shaun Hurrell
A massive explosion ripped through Beirut, Lebanon's capital, last night, killing over 100 people. The cause is still being determined but its...
OSME’s first online Summer Meeting – save the date!
Saturday 15th August: 10.30-12.45 (BST)
One of the few positive things to come out of the global coronavirus pandemic is the rise of online webinars, meetings...
A Tradition of Conservation
Written by: Tom Verde
Photographed by: Pascal Beaudenon
Early in the seventh century, soon after Muslims established themselves in what is now the holy city of...
School with No Walls educational day at Mount Lebanon Hima Centre
The Society for the Protection of Nature – SPNL organized an educational day at Mount Lebanon Hima Centre – MLHC with a group of...
We Are What We Eat: Darfiyeh #MedFoodHeroes
A big part of the Rooted Everyday campaign for 2020 will be focused on Mediterranean Food Heroes from our ecosites. They’re people who produce,...
