World Wildlife Day 2026: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods
On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on 3 March, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) reaffirms its...
Decline of Populations of Migratory Species of Animals from 44% to 49% in 2 Years
An interim report which provides an update to the landmark State of the World’s Migratory Species (2024) warns that 49% of migratory species populations conserved by the global...
A New Chapter for Environmental Media in Lebanon: From HIMA ECO MEDIA to The Earthbound 30×30 Podcast
In a country where environmental challenges are increasingly intertwined with economic and social pressures, a new movement is emerging, not only in forests and...
Doroub Al-Hima Program Participates in 17 km Eco-Sports Trail from Ramhala to Damour Coast
Upon the invitation of Jungle Gym Fitness Center, the Hima Trails Program of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon participated in...
An international plan to save the Helmeted Hornbill
Illegal hunting and trade has brought this unique hornbill to the brink. But an new ten-year, range-wide conservation plan will ensure the Helmeted Hornbill...
Why we need to break down the barriers between us and...
Birds colliding with windows are an upsetting symptom of human encroachment on nature. But the barriers we put up between ourselves and the natural...
State of the World’s Sea Turtles (SWOT)
SWOT — the State of the World’s Sea Turtles — is a partnership led by the Marine Species Flagship Program at the Oceanic Society and the IUCN...
Butterflies on display inside new Butterfly Haven in Hima Khorbet Kanafar
SPNL's Expert in Freshwater Aquatic Ecosystems and Herpetology has liked butterflies his whole life. This year, Husein Zorkot's dream of opening a butterfly pavilion...
Migration Marathons: 7 unbelievable bird journeys
Around one in five of all the world’s bird species migrate. And while every migration is an epic and often perilous feat of endurance,...
7 crafts to get kids into birding: from easy to expert
We’ve selected crafts from across the world that will delight children and benefit birds. From ten-minute fruit kebabs to a summer spent birdhouse building,...
