From Ridge to Coast, One Hima at a Time
By Assaad SerhalFounder and Chairman of Homat Al Hima International (HHI),Director General of Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL),BirdLife International Global...
Fruitful Meetings in Beb Mareh and Hima Fekheh Strengthen Community-Based Conservation Efforts
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) held two productive meetings in the Bekaa region, reinforcing its commitment to expanding the...
SPNL Launches Local Eco-Guide Training Program under “Homat Al Hima” and “Hima Trails”
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has launched a specialized training program to prepare local eco-guides under its “Homat Al...
Regional Dialogue in Beirut Advances Climate Adaptation Financing through Nature-Based Water Solutions under the Al Murunah Project
At a pivotal moment in Lebanon’s efforts to strengthen climate resilience, a high-level regional dialogue titled “Financing Climate Adaptation through Resilient Nature-Based Water Solutions:...
Dead sea turtle washes up on polluted Lebanon coast
By Mohammed Zaatari| The Daily Star
A dead sea turtle believed to be more than 50 years old washed up on a south Lebanon beach...
Wings & Waves – SPNL’s Newsletter February 2015
Wings & Waves - SPNL's Newsletter February 2015
Japanese Ambassador `s observation
How should we tackle natural conservation of Lebanon?
Seiichi Otsuka *
The East Mediterranean Coastal area,...
News in Photos: Birds of Lebanon and the Middle East
Fouad Itani is a professional nature photographer from Beirut, Lebanon. He lives in Dubai,UAE. He focuses almost all of his efforts on capturing intimate...
News in Photos: A flock of starlings – Ammiq Wetland
A flock of starlings is seen as they perform their traditional dance fly before landing to sleep during the sunset near Ammiq Wetland, Bekaa...
Women Empowerment in Hima Al-Qoleileh: a story of change
Tala Moukaddem *
SPNL is implementing project titled “Promoting Hima Women Empowerment for Conservation and Livelihood” and funded by UN Women Fund for Gender Equality....
#ImportantBirdArea of the Month: Jabal Moussa Mountain, Lebanon
Location
Lebanon, Mount Lebanon
Central coordinates
35o 45.91' East 34o 3.10' North
IBA criteria
A4iv, B1iv
Area
3,787 ha
Altitude
1,100 m
Year of IBA assessment
2008
Summary The site is a mountain which extends...
