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...
SPNL volunteer caught wild animals and filmed them in Anjar
SPNL volunteer Berj Tamborian caught wild animals and filmed the scenes in Hima Anjar. Tamborian recorded the scenes he created by feeding several animals including bedger,...
New hope for rare monk seals
Photo credit: Imad Saidi
Mediterranean monk seal was seen near sporting club – Beirut on 12 April 2014. The Mediterranean monk seal has been considered...
Search project partners meets in Amman
A regional meeting was held on the 16th and 17th of April, 2014 in Amman, Jordan. This meeting was back to back between the...
Training on forest management and monitoring
As part of the EU Andeket project a training for scouts was held in Ramlieh, Mount Lebanon on the 29th and 30th of March,...
Medscapes Project train on landscape character assessment
Under the project Medscapes, a workshop was held by end of March till early April. The first three days of the workshop were held...
Transhumance in Hrajel – Mount Lebanon
Transhumance is losing its importance today. People do not find it feasible to move along the valley. Few farmers undertake short-distance movements with their...
