A regional meeting was held on the 16th and 17th of April, 2014 in Amman, Jordan. This meeting was back to back between the SEARCH and R-KNOW projects. It witnessed the closing of the SEARCH project after 3 years of its implementation where each project partner presented a case study on their country highlighting the success stories and future perspectives. Many Jordanian officials were present to be part of this closing ceremony which anticipated for many future projects and collaborations. On the other hand, for the “Regional Knowledge Network on Water Resources” R-KNOW project, it was a progress meeting where each country partner presented a progress report of the main activities and outcomes that were done in the past 6 months and the expected work plan for the next phase of the project.
This edition of Al Hima magazine weaves together inspiring stories of nature conservation and community resilience, highlighting how Lebanon is being stitched back to life—one Hima at a time. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) continues its mission to preserve the country’s natural heritage by empowering local communities. A cornerstone of this effort is the BioConnect project, funded by the European Union, which has achieved three national firsts: Lebanon’s first natural park (Upper Matn), first geological park (Shouf-Jezzine), and first endowment Hima (Btekhnay).