World Wildlife Day 2026: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods
On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on 3 March, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) reaffirms its...
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...
Giant forest fires exterminate spotted owls, long-term study finds
As climate changes and wildfires get larger, hotter and more frequent, how should public lands in the American West be managed to protect endangered...
Foraging strategies of smallest seals revealed in first ever satellite tracking...
The first ever satellite tracking study of one the world's endangered seal species has revealed new information about their migration habits and hunting patterns.
Using...
Wings & Waves Newsletter July 2016
In memory of
Luc Hoffmann
1923 – 2016
For his kindness and devotion, and for his endless support to SPNL
Dr. Hoffmann’s life and achievements serve to highlight...
You can track SPNL’s interactive maps using Tahaki platform
Creating meaningful maps just got easier Using Tahaki Platform. Recently SPNl created two maps. The first one is related to Lebanon's Important Bird Areas and the...
BirdLife cries the loss of conservation giant Luc Hoffmann
Our hearts were saddened yesterday by the news of Luc Hoffmann’s passing.
We don’t usually indulge in eulogies. Our tributes and expression of sympathy remain...
Youth’s Training in Hima al Fekha
A training was conducted on Thursday 28 July 2016 in Al Fekha within the project “Improving Conservation Status of the near threatened – Cinereous...
