What we do
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...
The Asaad Adel Serhal Wildlife Photography Prize 2023 concludes by honoring...
On Friday, August 25, the Middle East Sustainable Hunting Center – MESHC – celebrated the conclusion of the Assaad Adel Serhal Wildlife Photography Prize...
Come fly with us!
Over the next few months, we want to inspire our BirdLife supporters and members with the story of migration. From astonishing feats of endurance...
Assad Serhal elected to the Gusi Peace Prize board of Trustees...
Assad Serhal, Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature (SPNL) in Lebanon has been elected to the Gusi Peace Prize Board...
Early signs of autumn migration of birds spotted in West Bekaa
In the framework of “Bioconnect”, a project funded by the European Union, and under the Citizen Science initiative, SPNL is working closely with locals...
At Last—A Visit To Shemlan, April 2023
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....
Final Evaluation M6 – Promoting Sustainable Land Use Practices In Mediterranean...
🌿 The Alliance for Mediterranean Nature & Culture (AMNC) shares the vision of a Mediterranean region where cultural practices and cultural landscapes contribute effectively...
