SPNL and USEK Explore Strategic Partnership to Empower the Next Generation of Hima Guardians
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has taken another step toward strengthening the links between nature conservation, cultural heritage, and...
Boats from Maritime Heritage
Mohammed Abdullah Al Hammadi
In the past, fishing and pearl oyster diving were the primary sources of income for most coastal communities. These activities were...
Palm Frond Weaving
Umm Humaid Al Mansoori
I have loved weaving with palm fronds since I was a child, watching my family practice this traditional craft. I later...
Pearl Diving: A Journey Between Death and Life
Ahmed Al Ali
Pearl diving was among the hardest, most exhausting, and most dangerous experiences ever endured by the people of the sea. It was...
IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025: Powering Transformative Conservation
As the global conservation community prepares for the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, the call for collaboration and bold action has...
Anti-Poaching Unit Engages with Antonine School – Zahle to Promote Conservation...
Today, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) responded to an invitation from Sister Roula Karam,...
2025 – A Year for Action: RISE UP’s Renewed Commitment to...
RISE UP As we enter 2025, we reflect on the ongoing challenges and the urgent need for decisive action to protect our ocean.
In 2024, the...
Majestic Common Cranes: A Spectacle in Lebanon’s Skies
Every year, as the seasons change, Lebanon’s skies become a theater of nature’s most breathtaking performances. Thousands of Common Cranes (Grus grus) take to...
Environmental Delegation Engages Beirut Municipality on Marine Reserve and Natural Site...
As part of national efforts to protect the marine environment and enhance the sustainability of coastal ecosystems, a joint delegation visited Beirut Mayor Abdullah...
Hima: A word that is not translatable – An Interview with...
The Hima is a unique approach to biodiversity governance rooted in community stewardship and harmony with nature. More than just a model of conservation,...
