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...
Qolalieh and Al Mansouri: From Living Himas to Silent Ruins
By Wassim El KhatibDirector, Homat Al Hima International Center, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
Qolalieh and Al Mansouri, two coastal villages...
Lebanon’s Wetlands Confirm Vital Breeding Activity for Herons and Egrets in...
Bird Monitoring Across Hima Sites Continues Amid Escalation in Lebanon
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon, SPNL, affirms that bird monitoring activities...
SPNL Headquarters in Kayfoun Affected by Nearby Strikes as Escalation Impacts...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) expresses deep concern following the impact of nearby strikes on its headquarters in Kayfoun,...
Urgent Call to Support West Bekaa Municipalities in Addressing an Escalating...
Amid the exceptional circumstances facing Lebanon, the Municipality of Qaraoun and the Union of Lake Municipalities have issued an urgent appeal for support to...
UNESCO and SPNL Convene Regional Leaders to Advance Hima-Based Conservation Amid...
The UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut, in partnership with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), convened a high-level regional meeting...
New, simplified guidance for protecting birds
Today, the European Commission published guidelines for a pragmatic and proportionate implementation of the Birds Directive on the ground, while protecting Europe's wild birds. This guidance document...
