The Beiruter Highlights Assaad Serhal’s Tribute to the Legacy of Mona Khalil and Community-Based Conservation
In an article published on 30 June 2026, entitled "Beyond the Orange House: Mona Khalil's Lasting Legacy," journalist The Beiruter Editorial Team explores the...
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...
Mohamed bin Zayed establishes Raptor Conservation Foundation
A new foundation for the conservation of raptors (birds of prey) has been established by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown...
The “Summit for the Flyways” conference on bird migration and conservation
The ‘Summit for the Flyways’ conference on bird migration and conservation, organized by BirdLife International and hosted by the Abu Dhabi-based International Fund for...
Even familiar birds at risk of extinction, new study finds
The 2018 State of the World’s Birds report, which provides a comprehensive look at the health of bird populations globally, has found that the...
Many bird species declining in numbers: BirdLife International
Many of the world’s best-known bird species are now at risk of extinction, according to the State of the World’s Birds, a report issued...
The houbara “an iconic species,” conservationists told
The houbara bustard is "an iconic species at the heart of our culture," according to Majid Ali Al Mansouri, the managing director of the...
Ramzi El Saidi: A Lebanese hero of nature conservation
Ramzi Saidi, SPNL's president has passed away on Wednesday 28th of March 2018, in Lebanon. We all owe a huge debt of gratitude to this man...
