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...
When the Hima is within your hands, you can stretch more...
The following is a short film highlighting the art of carpet weaving in Fekha. This skill was slowly being lost until SPNL decided to...
When you achieve results, working hard becomes a joy in Qoleileh
The following is a short film highlighting hand-made accessories and art work of Hima women in Qoleileh using material linked to nature. These skills...
Participatory workshop in Anjar to share scientific Hima studies
As a part of SPNL work in Hima Anjar- Kfar Zabad, several scientific studies were done by local and international experts , aiming to...
CEPF Mediterranean Basin Storymap: the spice of life
CEPF created this Storymap to showcase the work partners have been doing.
Stretching from Cape Verde to eastern Turkey, the Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot is identified as one of the...
SPNL recognised as a finalist for the Equator Prize 2015
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon chosen as a finalist for the Equator Prize 2015.
The Equator Prize is awarded biennially to recognize...
Why we ruffle feathers
Mike Clarke explains why campaigning to protect the common good has always been at the heart of the RSPB’s activities.
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