Satoyama 里山: and The Hima (حمى)

By Miho Shirai Socio-economic Development Project Manager, Coordinator, Technical Translator (EN-JP) Embassy of Japan in Lebanon In Japan, forests account for 70% of the country’s area. Japanese people have long co-existed with nature in Satoyama (里山: communities adjacent to

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Mount Lebanon Hima Centers in Kayfoun and Chemla

This video explains services provided and projects implemented in Mount Lebanon Hima Centers in Kayfoun and Chemlan. Since more than 30 years, SPNL decided to revive the Hima approach. That decision was a historic step in promoting the conservation of biodiversity and the

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A Milestone Strategic Achivement

By Bassima Khatib | Head of Conservation Dept | SPNL ANNUAL REPORT 2022 SPNL has been established 40 years ago to address the impact of humans as a result of war situation – Israeli invasion in 1982 – on nature. SPNL establishment was based on two pillars: promotion of

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SPNL’S 10 Year Strategy

By Maya Badran |  Head of Organisational Development Dept. and HR & Bassima Khatib | Head of Conservation Dept | SPNL ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Organizational Development In recent years, SPNL has grown its operations, while building its profile and reputation. Equally, our

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Revival of Hima Creates A Homeland 

Editorial | SPNL ANNUAL REPORT 2022 By | Assad Serhal |SPNL Director General, Birdlife International Global Councillor Four years ago, the Lebanese parliament adopted a new law related to natural reserves in Lebanon. This long-awaited legislation is one additional step in

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New Call for Letters of Inquiry for Small Grants

On behalf of the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) and the Donors’ Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE), BirdLife International announces a call for proposals for Small Grants in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cabo Verde, Egypt, Jordan,

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MAVA Farewell Celebration – 9 March 2023

Let’s come together to honour and celebrate three decades of collaboration for people and nature ! Come and join us on 9th March 2023 CET (UTC +1) to honor and celebrate three decades of collaboration for people and nature! Mava will broadcast the Farewell Celebration event

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