SPNL Mourns the Passing of Environmental Visionary and Hima Advocate Thymio Papayannis
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) mourns with deep sorrow the passing of renowned Greek environmentalist, architect, and global advocate...
Leading IUCN with Trust, Science, and Solidarity Grethel Aguilar: “When Nature Recovers, We Thrive”
Exclusive Interview with the Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Interviewed by Raghida Haddad, Editor-in-Chief of Al Hima Magazine
Al Hima Magazine...
Egyptian Vulture New LIFE Project Strengthens International Efforts to Save Europe’s Most Endangered Migratory Vulture
The Egyptian Vulture New LIFE project has emerged as a major international conservation initiative aimed at protecting the endangered Egyptian vulture, Europe’s only long-distance...
Is “Hima” Stronger Than Protected Areas? Assad Serhal: Lebanon Has Introduced a Global Model for Nature Conservation and Community Stewardship
At a time when environmental and climate challenges are accelerating worldwide and pressure on natural resources and biodiversity continues to intensify, Lebanon’s “Hima” model...
National Geographic Arabia Unveils the Secrets of Wildlife in a Special...
National Geographic Arabia, published by Abu Dhabi Media—one of the leading media companies in the UAE—has released its latest issue for February 2025, taking...
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...
