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...
Lebanon Strengthens Commitment to Marine Conservation: LEF and SPNL Sign Strategic...
Under the esteemed patronage of H.E. Judge Marwan Abboud, Governor of Beirut, and in cooperation with Beirut Municipality, a high-level environmental event occurred on...
The Poor Man’s Weatherglass: Spring Wildflowers of Lebanon
As winter loosens its grip, Lebanon’s landscapes awaken with a spectacular display of spring wildflowers, each bloom signaling the arrival of warmer days. Among...
Charter of Action for the Hima Municipalities in Aley District
This gathering of municipalities was organized for the purpose of signing this “Charter,” which aims to revive and rehabilitate the Hima heritage trails, transforming...
SPNL Welcomes Delegation from Swiss Embassy to Explore Future Collaboration
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) had the pleasure of hosting representatives from the Swiss Embassy as part of the...
From Endangered to Emblem: The Goldfinch Flies Free in Hammana
In the serene landscapes of Hima Hammana, a sanctuary for Lebanon's avian treasures, the goldfinch—a bird once dwindling in numbers—has found a renewed haven....
The Soulful Feast of the White Stork in Hima Anjar
By Bassam Al Kantar (Al Hima Magazine 5th Edition)
Head of Campaign Strategy & CommunicationsSociety for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
As the truck...
