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Farewell to Adnan Al-Bdeiri… Friend of Nature and Ambassador of the Hima
With deep sadness and heavy hearts, the Arab and international environmental community bids farewell to our dear friend, educator, and passionate environmentalist, Adnan Al-Bdeiri,...
Guardians of Lebanon’s Forests and Seas: A New Chapter in Environmental Protection
After years of anticipation, Lebanon has taken a bold and much-needed step toward safeguarding its natural treasures. On June 22, 2025, the Lebanese government...
A Rare Visitor in the Reeds: Glossy Ibis Spotted Feeding in Lebanon’s Ammiq Wetland
In the early glow of a summer morning, amidst the shimmering wetlands of East Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a rare and mesmerizing scene unfolded. A...
Kornayel Declares its Public Forest a Hima: A Landmark Step for Lebanon’s Environmental Heritage
In a groundbreaking move for nature conservation and sustainable development, the Municipality of Kornayel has taken a decisive step to safeguard its most precious...
Protecting wetlands for our common future: A lifeline for birds and...
As we mark World Wetlands Day 2025 under the theme "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future," we shine a spotlight on these vital landscapes...
The Ammiq Wetland: A Sanctuary of Biodiversity and Community Conservation
Nestled in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, the Ammiq Wetland stands as one of the most significant freshwater ecosystems in the Middle East. As the largest...
Birds on the Move! SPNL’s ‘School with No Walls’ Inspires Young...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) successfully hosted another enlightening session of its ‘School with No Walls’ (SNOW) program at...
UN Wildlife Treaty Highlights Crucial Role of Community-Led Conservation in New...
Involvement of local communities found to be key for survival of migratory species in Central Asia
Community-led conservation strategies can be instrumental for the successful...
World Wetlands Day 2025: “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future”
“Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” is the theme for both World Wetlands Day 2025 and for the 15th Meeting of the Conference of...
Shadi Saad: The Guardian of Birds and Nature Enthusiast in Hima...
Since 2011, Shadi Saad has been an exceptional figure in bird monitoring and observation, working at Lebanon’s first birdwatching observatory in Hima Hammana. His...
