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...
Homat Alhima of the Year award 2023
Today, in the presence of Mr. Fadi Ghanem, Head of the National Committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Lebanon,...
The 2023 Red List update reveals hope for birds in crisis
As the world teeters on the precipice of environmental devastation, BirdLife’s contribution to the 2023 IUCN Red List provides a stark reminder that we...
Egyptian Vultures rescued In Lebanon found partners in captivity and are...
In 2022, five Egyptian Vultures were transported from Lebanon to Prague Zoo to become part of the important captive-breeding program for the species. All these birds...
Hima of Anfeh stands out as one of Lebanon’s most enchanting...
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The Hima of Anfeh stands out as one of Lebanon's most enchanting coastal historical destinations. A "Hima" is a protected area that relies on...
The story of the one-legged White Wagtail
This cute one-legged White Wagtail was spotted by the camera of Chadi Saad, SPNL’s expert and wildlife photographer. His main focus is Hima Hammana.
The...
Minister of Environment sponsors “The Annual Forum on Hima Zones” organized...
In the presence of the Minister of Environment, Dr. Nasser Yassin, and a representative of the EU Delegation to Lebanon, Deputy Head of Cooperation...
