Hima Kefraya: A Step Toward a Cleaner Environment and a Greener Future
In a remarkable initiative that reflects the spirit of partnership and community responsibility, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has...
Lebanon Welcomes Its 39th Hima: Hima Saghbine Strengthens the Bond Between Nature and People
Nestled in the green heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, the village of Saghbine has become home to the country’s 39th Hima, a community-managed conservation...
Skimming the Autumn Light: Three Terns at Aammiq
On a warm September morning at Aammiq Wetland—the largest remaining freshwater marsh in Lebanon—wildlife photographer and SPNL Birdwatcher Chadi Saad caught a fleeting trio...
Major Bird Trapping Operation in Halba, North Lebanon Shut Down!
Today, we delivered a significant blow to illegal wildlife crime during the peak autumn migration season 🍂. Working with our partners and with rapid support...
A Rare Visitor: Griffon Vulture at Hammana Bird Observatory 🦅📸
Since 2019, the Hammana Bird Observatory in Lebanon has documented 11 solitary passages of the Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus), with photographic evidence captured on...
Souk Al Hima: Handicrafts that Address Nature
By Soulaf Abdallah Kanaan, Manager of SPNL’s Souk Al Hima Project
The "Souk Al Hima" project aims to seamlessly integrate environmental awareness into daily culture...
Lebanese Heroes in a Journey of Perseverance and Triumph: Conquering the...
By Hamad Malaeb, Hima Trails Manager
Our journey to the summit of Mount Elbrus (5642m) in Russia, the highest peak in Europe, was led by...
Saudi Arabia as a Model: Nature Reserves and Climate Change Mitigation
By Dr. Turki Faisal Al-Rasheed, adjunct professor at the Department of Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona,...
My Story with Nature and Reserve:A Life Dedicated to the Hima...
By Adnan Budieri, former head of BirdLife International Middle East Division
My journey with nature and protected areas began after I graduated with a degree...
The Return of the Monk Seal
By Sofia Bonicalza and Emanuele Coppola. Sofia is biologist and scientific responsible for the Gruppo Foca Monaca, an association that has been involved in...
