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...
HIMA FOR PEACE: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN BIRDS | Assad Serhal
Al Hima’ which means a protected area or place is a traditional system of management of resources practised by indigenous people in the Arabian...
Mohammad Sulayem is exploring Lebanese reserves and Himas
Mr. Mohammad Sulayem a pioneer in biodiversity and nature conservation and protected areas management at KSA and WESCANA region visited Shouf Biosphere reserve Yesterday,...
White stork pair could become first to breed in wild in...
Birds brooding three eggs due to hatch in June are part of a rewilding project
White storks nesting on top of an ancient oak tree...
New project tackles illegal trade in vulture body parts
Across Africa, vultures are being captured and their body parts traded for belief-based use such as traditional medicine. This is putting additional pressure on...
Poland and Lebanon are joining hands to protect migratory soaring birds
Mr. Assad Serhal, SPNL Director General, and Mr. Andre Bechara SPNL Board member met today with the Polish Ambassador to Lebanon Przemyslaw Niesiolowski, to...
Lebanese president Aoun launches Bird-themed postage stamps
Lebanese President Michel Aoun launched three bird-themed stamps to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, and to promote the awareness campaign, he launched to protect...
