Afaf Osseiran elected new SPNL president

All of the 12 nominees listed in SPNL’s nomination Circular were elected by acclamation.
The New president of SPNL is Ms. Afaf Osseiran, wife of the late president Ramzi El Saidi. She will be the first woman that will lead SPNL towards the continuous efforts to save nature in Lebanon.

The list of the new board was as follows:

Ms. Afaf Osseiran – President
Dr. Fawwaq Suleiman – Vice president
Dr. Alia Nasser – Auditor
Eng. Shawki El Saidi – Treasurer
Ms. Bassima El Khatib – Secretary
Mr. Sabah Joumblat – Member
Mr. Khaled El Saidi – Member
Mr. Ibrahim El Saidi – Member
Ms. Shalimar Sinno – Member
Ms. Jamal Hamzeh – Member
Mr. Andre Bechara – Member
Ms. Lynn Kerbage – Member

Al Hima Magazine 6th Issue

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has released the sixth issue of Al Hima magazine, focusing on the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi (October 8–15, 2025), where SPNL will join four key sessions. The issue features an exclusive interview with IUCN President Razan Al Mubarak, who emphasizes aligning IUCN’s work with global biodiversity agendas, governance, member responsiveness, multilateral engagement, ethical use of technology, and amplifying diverse voices.

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