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...
Mushrooming Kayfoun Qur’anic Garden: Wild Mushrooms Identification and Edibility
At Kayfoun Qur’anic Garden, we’ve taken advantage of everything the area offers, from hiking Mountain peaks to sampling Hima’s incredible forests and trails. But...
Homat Al Hima Program aims to empower local community through knowledge
By Rania Khalil- Homat Al Hima Program Manager
In the framework of the BioConnect, a project funded by the European Union, we are working closely...
Hima Baisour
14 September 2023 was an important day for SPNL welcoming the Baisour municipality decree to declare "Radar Baissour pine forest" as Hima.
Baisour or Bayssour,...
Illegal mass slaughter of eagles, falcons in Lebanon – CABS, MESHC...
This video shows Lebanese poachers killing thousands of protected eagles, falcons, buzzards, kites & hawks. In the second half the film focuses on joint...
Global Campaign Highlights Importance of Water for Migratory Birds
World Migratory Bird Day 2023 is here, focusing on the theme "Water: Sustaining Bird Life." On October 14th, people and organizations all over the...
SPNL and Maison du Ski sign cooperation agreement
A cooperation agreement between SPNL and Maison du Ski one of the top outdoor sports in Lebanon was signed today.
SPNL and Maison du Ski...
