30 New Nature Guides Graduate Under SPNL’s Homat al Hima Programme
Under the "Towards Lebanon's First Natural Park" project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and as part of the Homat...
The Beiruter Highlights Assaad Serhal’s Tribute to the Legacy of Mona Khalil and Community-Based Conservation
In an article published on 30 June 2026, entitled "Beyond the Orange House: Mona Khalil's Lasting Legacy," journalist The Beiruter Editorial Team explores the...
Assad Serhal on Télé Liban’s “Hiwarat Al Saraya”: Lebanon’s Hima Model Earns Global Recognition
Mr. Assad Serhal, Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and member of the Global Council of BirdLife...
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...
A joint meeting between the Society for the Protection of Nature...
In light of increasing risks to migratory birds during the autumn migration season of 2024 and amidst the ongoing security and military challenges due...
SPNL Utilizes Innovative Mapping Tools to Advance Conservation Initiatives Across Lebanon
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), a leading environmental organization dedicated to the protection of Lebanon’s natural and cultural...
Rain Butterflies, Rain Birds, Rain-mammals, and Rain Salamanders: A Glimpse into...
By Husein Ali Zorkot
Autumn in Lebanon brings cool October rains, transforming the landscape into a lush, rejuvenated haven for wildlife. While many associate butterflies...
Ancient Lands, Modern Dilemmas: West Asia’s Habitat Degradation Crisis
By Sami Dimassi, UNEP Representative and Regional Director for West Asia.
The region of West Asia has historically served as a corridor for human transformations,...
Responsible Hunting Areas (RHA): Adding a Category to 33 Hima Sites
By Assad Serhal, SPNL Director General, HHI Founder and Chairman
Wars are tearing Lebanon and the region apart, with millions of refugees displaced across most...
From the Editor: A Warm Welcome to the 4th Edition of...
Raghida Haddad, Editor in Chief
This issue of Al-Hima is published amidst bombing, burning, and displacement. Yet, this comes as no surprise, as the people...
