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...
The Night Heron of Ammiq: A Story of Survival and Serenity
Nestled in the heart of the Bekaa Valley, Ammiq Wetland stands as one of Lebanon’s last remaining freshwater marshes, a critical habitat teeming with...
Guardians of Ammiq: The Little Squacco Heron’s Story of Survival
In the heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, nestled among the lush reeds and shimmering waters, lies the Ammiq Wetland—a sanctuary of biodiversity and a...
Discover the Breathtaking Beauty of Hima Hammana After the Snowstorm! ❄️🏔️
Following the snowstorm that hit Lebanon on February 7, 2025, Hima Hammana has transformed into a winter wonderland, with snow-covered mountain trails and the...
Enhancing the Capabilities of the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU): From Surveillance to...
The Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) continues to strengthen its operations by refining surveillance and tracking techniques, expanding training and capacity-building programs, enhancing collaboration with security...
New Guidance on OECMs Provides Framework for Conservation Beyond Protected Areas
A newly released 112-page report, Guidance on OECMs, offers insights into Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs)—areas that contribute significantly to biodiversity conservation, even...
Fadia Jouma: The Guardian of Lebanon’s Turtles and Defender of Hima...
In the heart of Lebanon’s coastal conservation movement stands Fadia Jouma, an activist, journalist, and fierce defender of the country's marine ecosystems. Dubbed the...
