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...
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...
