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...
The Eyes of the Cormorant
The first time I encountered the cormorant was in England, when I was about 14 years old. When I heard that the origin of...
News in Photos: Farmer stops traffic taking his 5,000 ducks for...
A Chinese farmer caused chaos on the roads when he ducked out to feed his flock of 5,000. Hong brought streets in the eastern city...
Season’s Greetings
Dear colleagues and friends
Blame it on the Christmas spirit, or simply on the fatigue of a frantic season of work, but for once, we...
News in Photos: The Evergreen Lebanon’s Forests
Forests are one of Lebanon’s most important natural assets. They have many uses and provide a range of valuable products and benefits. They offer...
Wings & Waves Newsletter December 2015
Our mission at SPNL is to work together for nature and people. As part of our longstanding commitment to Nature, we work with our...
Homat Al Hima Projects Planning Workshop Using DFC Approach
As a part of its work to empower the role of the Local Conservation Groups in Anjar Kfar Zabad area. SPNL organized a projects...
