SPNL Mourns the Passing of Environmental Visionary and Hima Advocate Thymio Papayannis
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) mourns with deep sorrow the passing of renowned Greek environmentalist, architect, and global advocate...
Leading IUCN with Trust, Science, and Solidarity Grethel Aguilar: “When Nature Recovers, We Thrive”
Exclusive Interview with the Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Interviewed by Raghida Haddad, Editor-in-Chief of Al Hima Magazine
Al Hima Magazine...
Egyptian Vulture New LIFE Project Strengthens International Efforts to Save Europe’s Most Endangered Migratory Vulture
The Egyptian Vulture New LIFE project has emerged as a major international conservation initiative aimed at protecting the endangered Egyptian vulture, Europe’s only long-distance...
Is “Hima” Stronger Than Protected Areas? Assad Serhal: Lebanon Has Introduced a Global Model for Nature Conservation and Community Stewardship
At a time when environmental and climate challenges are accelerating worldwide and pressure on natural resources and biodiversity continues to intensify, Lebanon’s “Hima” model...
The Ammiq Wetland: A Sanctuary of Biodiversity and Community Conservation
Nestled in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, the Ammiq Wetland stands as one of the most significant freshwater ecosystems in the Middle East. As the largest...
Birds on the Move! SPNL’s ‘School with No Walls’ Inspires Young...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) successfully hosted another enlightening session of its ‘School with No Walls’ (SNOW) program at...
UN Wildlife Treaty Highlights Crucial Role of Community-Led Conservation in New...
Involvement of local communities found to be key for survival of migratory species in Central Asia
Community-led conservation strategies can be instrumental for the successful...
World Wetlands Day 2025: “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future”
“Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” is the theme for both World Wetlands Day 2025 and for the 15th Meeting of the Conference of...
Shadi Saad: The Guardian of Birds and Nature Enthusiast in Hima...
Since 2011, Shadi Saad has been an exceptional figure in bird monitoring and observation, working at Lebanon’s first birdwatching observatory in Hima Hammana. His...
Souk Al Hima: Nature’s Art From Her Heart
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has long been dedicated to preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable livelihoods. A shining example...
