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...
Hunting law enforcement in Lebanon: be ready for the third autumn...
Earlier this year the Lebanese Interior Minister Raya El Hassan sent a memo to the head of the Lebanese Internal Security Forces setting out a...
Critical decisions made for vultures, songbirds & other birds threatened by...
At a crucial meeting in Switzerland last month, governments of more than 180 countries made critical decisions to manage the escalating international trade in...
Workshop Against Illegal Trade in Birds of Prey: The Declaration
By Dima Obeidat
We, the Participants of the Workshop Against Illegal Trade in Birds of Prey That took place in Abu Dhabi on 27 August...
SPNL and MESD welcomes BirdLife Sweden and Switzerland in The Upper...
By Talal Gharzeldeen
We are pleased to welcome for the 3rd time to Raselmaten & Hammana on the 10th of September 2019, the team of...
Hima Hammana Bird counting: Birdlife partners from three countries are helping...
Bird counting has begun today in Hima Hammana with the Swiss and Swedish birders.
Students from Ras el Maten visited the site and participated in...
Discover the Collared Sand Martin’s unique relationship with quarries
Migratory birds are arriving in Africa, and now there’s a new species to look out for - the Collared Sand Martin. Discover its unique...
