Menu

SPNL

SPNL is the national partner for BirdLife International in Lebanon. We strive to conserve biodiversity for the provision of a better quality of life through sustaining sites, habitats, species, and people.
2019 Articles written
spot_img
Hima

Lebanese Environment Forum Pushes for a Legal Framework for Marine Protected Areas Network in Lebanon

After years of active efforts to safeguard Lebanon’s environment, particularly its coastal and marine ecosystems, the Lebanese Environment Forum (LEF), in partnership with the...
BirdLife International

Nature’s Silent Guardians: Celebrating Vultures on International Vulture Awareness Day

A Misunderstood Bird with a Vital Role They circle high above the savannas, deserts, and mountains, their silhouettes stark against the horizon. For centuries, vultures...
The Beirut River Valley stands out as both a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) and a Prime Butterfly Area (PBA) in Lebanon
Hima

2,900 Species Illustrated, 440 Recorded in Beirut Valley: Lebanon’s Biodiversity in Focus

Lebanon’s Beirut Valley has once again revealed its secrets through the lens of biomonitoring. With every hike, photograph, and field note, Husein Ali Zorkot...
Hima

Mapping Lebanon’s Green Heart: A Landmark Flora and Biodiversity Map

Lebanon has taken a significant step forward in documenting and protecting its natural heritage with the launch of the first national map of flora...
Anti-Poaching Unit
SPNL

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...
Hima
SPNL

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...
Biodiversity Guardianship
SPNL
Some mammals hibernate in the winter, some have other strategies.

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...
Al-Hima Magazine
SPNL

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,...
Al-Hima Magazine
SPNL

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...
Al-Hima Magazine
SPNL

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...
1 2 3 … 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 … 318 319 320 Page 69 of 320

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable development, and safeguarding Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. As the national partner of BirdLife International, SPNL embraces the Hima approach, a community-based conservation model that harmonizes nature, people, and culture. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower communities to protect vital ecosystems and species while ensuring livelihoods and well-being. Join us in our mission to preserve Lebanon's unique environment for future generations. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more and support our initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon