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...
Qolalieh and Al Mansouri: From Living Himas to Silent Ruins
By Wassim El KhatibDirector, Homat Al Hima International Center, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
Qolalieh and Al Mansouri, two coastal villages...
#photonotbullet SPNL photo campaign to promote responsible hunting
To promote responsible hunting, we’re asking you to get out into nature, and take a photo of a video of a Bird instead of...
Wing & Waves Newsletter February – March 2017
Please welcome SPNL’s 18th Hima at Aakoura – Mount Lebanon
Wednesday 1st of March was an important day at SPNL. SPNL team welcomed Aakoura mayor...
The Ras Baalbek semi-desert: Lebanon’s aridland area and its birds
RICHARD PRIOR & COLIN CONROY
Lebanon is a mountainous country with two parallel mountain ranges, Mount Lebanon and the Anti-Lebanon, running north to south, with...
Earth Hour 2017: UNITING PEOPLE TO PROTECT THE PLANET
An unprecedented 187 countries and territories came together for WWF’s Earth Hour on Saturday 25 March to take a stand for climate action. More...
HOMAT ALHIMA FOR THE ARCHIPELAGOS OF TRIPOLI
Lebanese city Tripoli, holds a string of four small islands offshore (ARCHIPELAGOS). The Palm Islands were declared a protected area because of their status...
Meet the Curlews the largest waders from the Scolopacidae family to...
By Fouad Itani
Curlews are the largest waders from the Scolopacidae family to occur in Lebanon. They are given their name by their loud and...
