Wetlands: a powerful ally in climate resilience we can’t afford to overlook
By Megan Eldred, Senior Policy Manager, Sites at BirdLife International
We are losing one of our most powerful natural allies against climate change, and yet...
New York Times Highlights Legacy of Mona Khalil and Her Lifelong Commitment to Sea Turtle Conservation
A recent article by New York Times reporter Ishani Desai paid tribute to the life and work of Mona Khalil, the renowned conservationist and...
SPNL Mourns the Passing of Conservation Pioneer Mona Khalil
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) mourns with profound sadness the passing of Mona Khalil, one of Lebanon’s most dedicated...
Mona Khalil: A Guardian of Sea Turtles, a Defender of Hima, and a Friend We Will Never Forget
By Assad Serhal
There are people who work for conservation, and there are people who become conservation itself. Mona Khalil was one of those rare...
SPNL Releases Seventh Issue of Al Hima: Dr. Grethel Aguilar on...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon, SPNL, has officially released the seventh issue of Al Hima magazine, reaffirming its commitment to...
Documenting Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Lifelong Mission in Science, Art, and Conservation
In a time when environmental challenges are mounting, this work stands as a testament to the power of persistence and vision. By documenting biodiversity...
Momentum Builds for Environmental Recovery and Conservation Efforts Across Lebanon
March 2026 marked a dynamic and multi-layered phase of work across environmental and conservation initiatives in Lebanon, with strong momentum observed in field engagement,...
Promoting Ecotourism and Sustainable Development through the “Hima Trails” Initiative
In the framework of promoting ecotourism concepts and sustainable development, Gungle Gym Fitness Center, in coordination with Society for the Protection of Nature in...
Qolalieh and Al Mansouri: From Living Himas to Silent Ruins
By Wassim El KhatibDirector, Homat Al Hima International Center, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
Qolalieh and Al Mansouri, two coastal villages...
Lebanon’s Wetlands Confirm Vital Breeding Activity for Herons and Egrets in...
Bird Monitoring Across Hima Sites Continues Amid Escalation in Lebanon
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon, SPNL, affirms that bird monitoring activities...
