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...
Samarkand 2026: A Global Gathering to Reimagine Environmental Action for a...
By Assad Serhal
In the ancient city of Samarkand, where traders, scholars, and civilizations once converged along the Silk Road, representatives of governments, international organizations,...
Establishment of “Hima Bsharri” and Designation of the “Patriarchs’ Garden, Diman”...
n a landmark step advancing community-based protection of Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage, the establishment of “Hima Bsharri” was officially announced, alongside the inclusion...
SPNL Celebrates Assaad Serhal’s Appointment as BirdLife International Global Councillor for...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) proudly announces the appointment of its Director General, Mr. Assaad Serhal, and the Director...
Assad Serhal Represents Lebanon at the Eighth GEF Assembly and 71st...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) participated in the Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the 71st...
Civil Society, Indigenous Peoples, and Community Leadership Take Center Stage at...
As the Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) entered its final stages in Samarkand, discussions shifted from institutional reforms and financing mechanisms...
GEF Concludes 71st Council Meeting as Climate Adaptation and Biodiversity Funds...
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) concluded the 71st Meeting of its Council in Samarkand while simultaneously advancing major decisions through the governing bodies of...
