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...
Mona Khalil: A Guardian of Sea Turtles, a Defender of Hima, and a Friend We Will Never Forget
By Assad Serhal
There are people who work for conservation, and there are people who become conservation itself. Mona Khalil was one of those rare...
Coordination Meeting at Ras El Matn Municipality to Develop the Hima Action Plan and Strengthen Partnerships for Sustainable Development
Ras El Matn Municipality hosted a coordination meeting dedicated to discussing the current status of Hima Ras El Matn and developing an action plan...
The Hima Approach Highlighted as a Model for Sustainable Local Development During Dialogue Session at AUT
Environmental leaders, municipal officials, academics, tourism experts, and civil society representatives gathered at the American University of Technology (AUT) for a high-level dialogue exploring...
Pines, Cedars, Oaks, and Blooms: SPNL’s Tree, Shrub, and Wildflower Nursery...
A Green Haven for Lebanon’s Native Flora
Nestled in the heart of Mount Lebanon, the Hima Center of the Society for the Protection of Nature...
Invasive Alert: Plains Cupid Butterfly (Luthrodes pandava) Spreads to New Territory
By Husein Ali Zorkot
In October 2019, a small population of Plains Cupid (Luthrodes pandava) butterflies was identified in northern Lebanon, specifically in the university...
Discover the Healing Power of Nature with A Pocket Guide to...
Written and illustrated by Husein Ali Zorkot, A Pocket Guide to Lebanese Medicinal Plants is a handy and compact identification guide that introduces you...
Discover Lebanon’s Natural Beauty with the Butterflies and Wildflowers of Lebanon...
Written and illustrated by Husein Ali Zorkot, this fun, scientific, and educational book invites you to discover Lebanon’s vibrant butterflies and their host plants...
Protecting wetlands for our common future: A lifeline for birds and...
As we mark World Wetlands Day 2025 under the theme "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future," we shine a spotlight on these vital landscapes...
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...
