The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon chosen as a finalist for the Equator Prize 2015.
The Equator Prize is awarded biennially to recognize and advance local sustainable development solutions for people, nature and resilient communities. As local and indigenous groups across the world chart a path towards sustainable development, the Equator Prize shines a spotlight on their efforts by honoring them on an international stage.
Congratulations to Birdlife partner @SpnlOrg finalist of Equator Prize 2015 @equatorinit https://t.co/5sO88uBplM pic.twitter.com/Wv2avnSG4t
— BirdLife Middle East (@birdlife_me) November 2, 2015
SPNL, the BirdLife national partner in Lebanon, aims at protecting nature, birds and biodiversity in Lebanon and to promote sustainable use of resources with people through reviving the concept of Al Hima. As a national environmental NGO in Lebanon, SPNL contributes to both raising awareness on environmental issues and concretely protecting natural areas in Lebanon. For their amazing effort, SPNL was named a finalist for the Equator Prize 2015.
