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...
New York Times Highlights Legacy of Mona Khalil and Her Lifelong Commitment to Sea Turtle Conservation
A recent article by New York Times reporter Ishani Desai paid tribute to the life and work of Mona Khalil, the renowned conservationist and...
CEPF grant to bring hunting in Lebanon under control
The Lebanese Environment Forum has received a CEPF large grant of over $180,000 to promote sustainable hunting practices in Lebanon, using a community-based approach. The...
SPNL launches its website in French
This week, The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon – SPNL launched its website in French. After the English and Arabic versions,...
SPNL Publications Calendar: 2014
SPNL has been producing guides, manuals and action plans in several environmental themes for over 30 years.
Our guidance is written by experts who have...
New Hima in Ain Zebdeh-Kherbet Anafar in Bekaa Valley
SPNL has started collaborating with the private sector in Lebanon in its mission to protect the environment. Recently, SPNL initiated a partnership with the...
Northern Bald Ibis
The Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) is a critically endangered migratory species as per the IUCN Red List, with a remaining population in Turkey,...
State of Lebanon’s Birds & IBAs”
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Here’s a look at what’s buzzing in the new publication “State of Lebanon’s Birds & IBAs” collated & edited by Assad Serhal...
