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...
Cooperation Agreement Between “Ghadi” Association and the Educational Center for Research...
The President of the National Committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and President of "Ghadi" Association, Fadi Ghanem, along with...
SPNL Partners with Municipality of Bteknay to Launch Environmental and Community...
Amidst ongoing challenges faced by communities throughout Lebanon, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is pressing forward in its mission...
A joint meeting between the Society for the Protection of Nature...
In light of increasing risks to migratory birds during the autumn migration season of 2024 and amidst the ongoing security and military challenges due...
SPNL Utilizes Innovative Mapping Tools to Advance Conservation Initiatives Across Lebanon
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), a leading environmental organization dedicated to the protection of Lebanon’s natural and cultural...
Rain Butterflies, Rain Birds, Rain-mammals, and Rain Salamanders: A Glimpse into...
By Husein Ali Zorkot
Autumn in Lebanon brings cool October rains, transforming the landscape into a lush, rejuvenated haven for wildlife. While many associate butterflies...
Ancient Lands, Modern Dilemmas: West Asia’s Habitat Degradation Crisis
By Sami Dimassi, UNEP Representative and Regional Director for West Asia.
The region of West Asia has historically served as a corridor for human transformations,...
