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Convention on Biological Diversity

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) entered into force on 29 December 1993. It has 3 main objectives: The conservation of biological diversity ...

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Mount Hermon: The Sacred Summit Connecting Faiths and Histories

Towering at 2,814 meters above sea level, Mount Hermon,...

Mount Hermon’s Sacred Landscape: Unveiling the Hidden Sanctuaries of the Roman Era

Nestled between Lebanon and Syria, the majestic Mount Hermon...

Cedrus libani

The Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani A. Rich.) is...

Saving Lebanon’s Green Heart: Mapping and Protecting Important Plant Areas

Lebanon, a jewel of the Mediterranean, is home to...

ResiLAND: Enhancing Climate Resilience in Mount Hermon and Lebanon’s Natural Reserves

Duration: 36 months (November 2022 - October 2025) In an...

Endemic Species

The most common annual Anthemis of Mt Hermon highlands | 2000+ Hhermon | Photo © albert keshet
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Anthemis Rasheyana

Anthemis rasheyana, commonly known as the daisy of Rashaya, is a flowering plant species native to the Rashaya region in Lebanon. It belongs to...
الإسفندان الحرموني

Hermon Maple

The Hermon maple (Acer hermoneum) is a rare species of maple tree native to the eastern Mediterranean, particularly found in Lebanon and Syria, including...
النعار السوري

Syrian Serin

The Syrian serin bird (Serinus syriacus), also known as the Eastern serin, is a small passerine bird that belongs to the Fringilladae family. This...