Decline of Populations of Migratory Species of Animals from 44% to 49% in 2 Years
An interim report which provides an update to the landmark State of the World’s Migratory Species (2024) warns that 49% of migratory species populations conserved by the global...
A New Chapter for Environmental Media in Lebanon: From HIMA ECO MEDIA to The Earthbound 30×30 Podcast
In a country where environmental challenges are increasingly intertwined with economic and social pressures, a new movement is emerging, not only in forests and...
Doroub Al-Hima Program Participates in 17 km Eco-Sports Trail from Ramhala to Damour Coast
Upon the invitation of Jungle Gym Fitness Center, the Hima Trails Program of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon participated in...
Training Workshop for Hima Guardians within the Framework of the “Towards the First Natural Park in Lebanon” Project
Within a comprehensive national vision aimed at strengthening community-based protection of natural resources, and under the framework of the project “Towards the First Natural...
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...
