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...
SPNL Secures a New Project on Water Resources Management
SPNL attended an Inception workshop on the 9th and 10th of June that was held in Rabat, Morocco for the launching of a new...
Criteria for the Identification of Public Hunting Areas in Lebanon
A roundtable meeting was held in SPNL on July 11th 2013 in the presence of Dr. Salim Hamadeh, and Ms. Rana Tarhini - MSB...
Local Perspectives: action for nature and people
Local conservationists from all around the world, working within the BirdLife International Partnership, sent in video messages that show their work and their values.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoS9zXaCVoY
In...
LRI Reforestation Outreach project in Hima Anjar
LRI Reforestation Outreach project in Hima Anjar (May - Oct 2012)
Project Goal: To raise awareness of local communities on the importance of the...
Revive Traditional Approaches for the Benefit of the Future
Revive Traditional Approaches for the Benefit of the Future (December 2011- May 2013)
Project Goal: To promote conservation of communal natural resources through revival...
Improving Conservation Status of the GTB
Improving Conservation Status of the GTB - vulnerable specie in the Anjar Hima (Jan - December 2012)
Project Goal: To contribute to the...
