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...
Action Plan to fulfill Aoun’s “Peace Treaty” with birds in Lebanon
As a follow-up to the recent letter from Patricia Zurita Chief Executive Officer of Birdlife International to Mrs. Claudine Aoun Roukoz, the Special Advisor...
The Delos Initiative fourth workshop in Malta: Sacred Natural Sites with...
The Delos Initiative on sacred natural sites in technologically developed countries was launched in 2004, in the context of the IUCN World Commission on...
Richard Prior Letter to His Excellency President General Michel Aoun
Your Excellency,
May I congratulate you on your statement regarding the need to halt the excessive killing of migratory and resident birds in Lebanon and...
Patricia Zurita Letter to Claudine Aoun Roukoz Special Advisor to...
Mrs. Claudine Aoun Roukoz Special Advisor to His Excellency General Michel Aoun
President of Lebanon
Dear Mrs. Claudine,
BirdLife International, a network of conservation organisations in...
Centuries of tree taxonomy informs today’s restoration
Have you ever asked yourself, “what kind of tree is this?” Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) has – 60,065 times. BGCI just created a...
President Aoun launches new campaign to protect migratory birds
President Michel Aoun launched a new awareness campaign to protect migratory birds that cross through the Lebanese sky during the current season.
Aoun stressed that...
