SPNL Releases Seventh Issue of Al Hima: Dr. Grethel Aguilar on Leading International Union for Conservation of Nature with Trust, Science, and Solidarity
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon, SPNL, has officially released the seventh issue of Al Hima magazine, reaffirming its commitment to...
Documenting Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Lifelong Mission in Science, Art, and Conservation
In a time when environmental challenges are mounting, this work stands as a testament to the power of persistence and vision. By documenting biodiversity...
Momentum Builds for Environmental Recovery and Conservation Efforts Across Lebanon
March 2026 marked a dynamic and multi-layered phase of work across environmental and conservation initiatives in Lebanon, with strong momentum observed in field engagement,...
Promoting Ecotourism and Sustainable Development through the “Hima Trails” Initiative
In the framework of promoting ecotourism concepts and sustainable development, Gungle Gym Fitness Center, in coordination with Society for the Protection of Nature in...
News in Photos: Birds of Lebanon and the Middle East
Fouad Itani is a professional nature photographer from Beirut, Lebanon. He lives in Dubai,UAE. He focuses almost all of his efforts on capturing intimate...
News in Photos: A flock of starlings – Ammiq Wetland
A flock of starlings is seen as they perform their traditional dance fly before landing to sleep during the sunset near Ammiq Wetland, Bekaa...
Women Empowerment in Hima Al-Qoleileh: a story of change
Tala Moukaddem *
SPNL is implementing project titled “Promoting Hima Women Empowerment for Conservation and Livelihood” and funded by UN Women Fund for Gender Equality....
#ImportantBirdArea of the Month: Jabal Moussa Mountain, Lebanon
Location
Lebanon, Mount Lebanon
Central coordinates
35o 45.91' East 34o 3.10' North
IBA criteria
A4iv, B1iv
Area
3,787 ha
Altitude
1,100 m
Year of IBA assessment
2008
Summary The site is a mountain which extends...
Syria and Lebanon latest signatories to CMS Raptor MOU
The MSB project advocacy efforts in 2014 were rewarded when both Syrian and Lebanese governments signed the CMS Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation...
UK #BirdFair 2015 theme announced #StopTheSlaughter in the Eastern Mediterranean
Following a record breaking Birdfair 2014, a £280,000 cheque was handed to BirdLife International to help advance the designation of new marine protected area...
