*Uniting Culture, Nature, and Peace: SPNL and Partners launch inspiring video advocating for the Global 30×30 Vision
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and their partners are proud to announce the release of a new video promoting the global 30×30 vision, a transformative initiative to conserve 30% of the planet’s land and water by 2030. This project represents a significant step toward aligning IUCN’s national and regional efforts with this ambitious global target. It also represent SPNL’s partnership with Birdlife International, the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN), and other partners.
IUCN aims to inspire its global membership to embrace this vision by integrating the year 2030 strategy into their national and regional initiatives. By connecting culture to nature, the project seeks to conserve biodiversity and address climate change through community-based, traditional solutions. It proposes establishing a national network of nature reserves, parks, and Hima, linked by natural corridors and buffer zones, encompassing diverse ecosystems such as marine, coastal, valleys, wetlands, forests, deserts, and mountains. This initiative, supported by IUCN’s Regional Office and esteemed members (BirdLife International, RSCN and GHADI), is promoted through this powerful video advocating for this global vision—delivering a message of harmony and peace that transcends borders.
The video highlights the integration of IUCN’s 2030 strategy into Lebanon’s national and regional conservation initiatives. By linking culture and nature, this innovative project emphasizes the importance of conserving biodiversity and combating climate change through community-based and traditional solutions.
A cornerstone of this initiative is the proposal to establish a national network of protected areas, including nature reserves, parks, and Hima, interconnected by natural corridors and buffer zones. This network will encompass Lebanon’s rich array of ecosystems, from marine and coastal regions to valleys, wetlands, forests, deserts, and mountains, showcasing the country’s environmental diversity and cultural heritage.
“This video delivers a powerful message of harmony and peace, transcending borders and uniting communities in a shared commitment to protect our natural and cultural heritage,” said Assad Serhal, Director General, SPNL. “It’s an inspiring call to action for global collaboration in achieving the 30×30 vision.”
Supported by the IUCN Regional Office, and esteemed members, the initiative seeks to inspire IUCN’s global membership to embrace and implement the 30×30 vision within their own regions. “This project exemplifies how local and regional efforts can contribute to a global vision,” said Fadi Ghanem, President of IUCN Lebanon National Committee. “By combining cultural heritage with nature conservation, we are paving the way for sustainable development and peaceful coexistence.” By promoting community-driven conservation models and traditional practices, the project demonstrates the critical role local communities play in addressing global environmental challenges.
IUCN, BirdLife International, RSCN, SPNL, and GHADI invite everyone to watch and share this compelling video, a testament to the collective power of culture, nature, and peace in shaping a sustainable future for generations to come.
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