Author: SPNL
In the framework of “Bioconnect”, a project funded by the European Union, and under the Citizen Science initiative, SPNL is working closely with locals from different Himas to promote monitoring and continuous scientific data. Every autumn, birds are driven by their instinct
By Stella Embliss I was born in Beirut in 1950, the eldest daughter of Rosemary and Norman Lewis, the Principal Instructor at mecas from 1948–1955. We lived in the Chouf village of Shemlan until 1955 when my parents decided to return to England. In 1968 I visited Lebanon
🌿 The Alliance for Mediterranean Nature & Culture (AMNC) shares the vision of a Mediterranean region where cultural practices and cultural landscapes contribute effectively to conserving biodiversity and maintaining the well-being of communities. 🐞Our mission is to
In this video, we learn about the kea. QUICK FACTS • Lifespan: 20 years (wild); 50 years (maximum captivity) • Length: 18 to 20 in • Weight: 1.65 and 2.20 lb • Family: Strigopidae Description The kea is a large bird of the New Zealand Parrot family, Strigopidae. Its unique,
MAVA’s closing has been a long time in the making. We first started getting serious about planning for the end of the foundation around 2015 and began communicating with all of you about these plans. Our grant-making ended in 2022 and after an additional 6 months to wrap
In the framework of “BioConnect”, a project funded by the European Union, SPNL organized on the 23rd of May an event for 100 students. Participants enjoyed a hike from Saint Jean school to Hima kherbet kanafar with pitstops to enrich the young participants with information
Our Common(s)’ Story is an environmental documentary episodic series on commoning practices of hope, resilience and transformation set within the cultural landscapes of the Mediterranean Basin. Each episode features changemakers from frontline communities, amplifying their
GHASSAN RAMADAN-JARADI & THIERRY BARA In the Middle East, the Spur-winged Lapwing Vanellus spinosus breeds in Syria (Kumerloeve 1962, 1967–69, Baumgart et al 1995), Cyprus (Flint & Stewart 1992, Stattersfield & Capper 2000), Turkey (Burfield & van Bommel
Reaffirming its resolution 70/1 of 25 September 2015, entitled “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, by which it adopted a comprehensive, far-reaching and people-centred set of universal and transformative Sustainable Development Goals and
On World Oceans Day, the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) released a landmark report aimed at addressing a major threat to marine species: noise pollution. Noise pollution is known to cause significant disturbance to marine wildlife,