Assad Serhal on Télé Liban’s “Hiwarat Al Saraya”: Lebanon’s Hima Model Earns Global Recognition
Mr. Assad Serhal, Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and member of the Global Council of BirdLife...
Wetlands: a powerful ally in climate resilience we can’t afford to overlook
By Megan Eldred, Senior Policy Manager, Sites at BirdLife International
We are losing one of our most powerful natural allies against climate change, and yet...
New York Times Highlights Legacy of Mona Khalil and Her Lifelong Commitment to Sea Turtle Conservation
A recent article by New York Times reporter Ishani Desai paid tribute to the life and work of Mona Khalil, the renowned conservationist and...
SPNL Mourns the Passing of Conservation Pioneer Mona Khalil
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) mourns with profound sadness the passing of Mona Khalil, one of Lebanon’s most dedicated...
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,...
Responsible Hunting Areas (RHA): Adding a Category to 33 Hima Sites
By Assad Serhal, SPNL Director General, HHI Founder and Chairman
Wars are tearing Lebanon and the region apart, with millions of refugees displaced across most...
From the Editor: A Warm Welcome to the 4th Edition of...
Raghida Haddad, Editor in Chief
This issue of Al-Hima is published amidst bombing, burning, and displacement. Yet, this comes as no surprise, as the people...
Assad Serhal Congratulates Vera Voronova on Winning the 2024 MIDORI Prize...
The AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 MIDORI...
Call for Input: Birdlife Red List Team Seeks Feedback on Proposed...
The Birdlife International Red List Team seeks valuable input to inform critical decisions regarding possible category changes for bird species listed on the IUCN...
