30 New Nature Guides Graduate Under SPNL’s Homat al Hima Programme
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) celebrated the graduation of 30 participants from villages surrounding the Beirut River Valley and...
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...
Lebanon Welcomes Its 40th Hima: Hima Aaiha, A Living Ecological Corridor...
Lebanon has marked a major milestone in its national conservation journey with the official declaration of Hima Aaiha, which becomes the country’s 40th Hima....
Hima Kefraya: A Step Toward a Cleaner Environment and a Greener...
In a remarkable initiative that reflects the spirit of partnership and community responsibility, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has...
Lebanon Welcomes Its 39th Hima: Hima Saghbine Strengthens the Bond Between...
Nestled in the green heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, the village of Saghbine has become home to the country’s 39th Hima, a community-managed conservation...
Skimming the Autumn Light: Three Terns at Aammiq
On a warm September morning at Aammiq Wetland—the largest remaining freshwater marsh in Lebanon—wildlife photographer and SPNL Birdwatcher Chadi Saad caught a fleeting trio...
Major Bird Trapping Operation in Halba, North Lebanon Shut Down!
Today, we delivered a significant blow to illegal wildlife crime during the peak autumn migration season 🍂. Working with our partners and with rapid support...
“Even Birds Pay the Price of War” — A Powerful Feature...
In a deeply moving and beautifully written story, journalist Christine Habib sheds light on how wars from Lebanon to Gaza and Sudan are not...
