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...
Everyone’s agreed: a new grip on handling hunting in Lebanon
By Shaun Hurrell
Hunting has deep cultural roots in the Middle East, and Lebanon is no exception. Uncontrolled hunting is the largest threat to migratory...
We want you to Spring Alive for birds this year
By Shaun Hurrell *
Make your garden or balcony bird-friendly with Spring Alive
Soon, migratory birds will be arriving in Europe and Asia from their wintering...
World Wetlands Day 2015: Act now to prevent, stop, and reverse...
Latest research shows that 64% of wetlands worldwide have been lost since 1900, and that 76% of populations of freshwater plants and animals have...
Wings & Waves – SPNL’s Newsletter January 2015
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Wings & Waves - SPNL's Newsletter January 2015
Season’s Greeting from SPNL
Time again for me to address the changing of the season,...
Season’s Greeting from SPNL
Time again for me to address the changing of the season, and to give the old year one last hug.
With 2014 almost at an...
Souk El Hima Lebanon
The Souk El Hima program has been established to answer to the local communities’ need to have their products marketed and to raise awareness...
