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...
From the Sea to the Summit: A Stormy Expedition to Safeguard...
On a tempestuous day, a determined team from SPNL—Hamada Malaeb, project manager of the Doroub Al Hima trail, André Bechara, the Director of the “School...
Mushroom Hunters of Lebanon: Exploring Nature One Fungi at a Time
In the lush landscapes of Lebanon, a growing community of nature enthusiasts is turning to social media to share their mushroom discoveries and seek...
Reviving Lebanon’s Agricultural Heritage: SPNL, GIZ, and Lebanese University Unite to...
In the face of mounting economic challenges and climate uncertainties, Lebanon’s small farmers are struggling to sustain their livelihoods. Yet, amidst these difficulties, a...
The Return of the Goldfinch: How Hammana Became a Safe Haven...
For centuries, the European goldfinch has been a beloved presence in Lebanon’s forests and meadows, its bright plumage and melodic song symbolizing freedom, beauty,...
The Honey Buzzards of Hima Hammana: A Spectacle of Migration and...
Every spring and autumn, the skies over Lebanon come alive with a breathtaking natural phenomenon—the migration of thousands of birds of prey. Among these...
Rescuing Lebanon’s Majestic Raptors: A Second Chance for the Griffon Vulture
In the heart of Mount Lebanon, at the Luc Hoffmann Hima Home Rescue Center in Hima Kayfoun, a magnificent Griffon Vulture enjoys its daily...
