Meeting held to discuss wetland conservation in the Western Bekaa

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and the Middle East Sustainable Hunting Center held a meeting on Saturday at the Homat al Hima International Center, to discuss ways to conserve the wetlands of the Western Bekaa, which are important bird habitats, from pollution and from illegal hunting and poaching.
The discussion that took place included the possibility of a study about the current reality of the wetlands, as well as the possibility of choosing activists from the local community and developing their skills into potential job opportunities.
The meeting was attended by activists from the villages of Qeb Elias, Aana and Ayn Zibdeh, as well as the mayor of Mansoura Mr. Dany Jawich.

 

 

Al Hima Magazine 6th Issue

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has released the sixth issue of Al Hima magazine, focusing on the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi (October 8–15, 2025), where SPNL will join four key sessions. The issue features an exclusive interview with IUCN President Razan Al Mubarak, who emphasizes aligning IUCN’s work with global biodiversity agendas, governance, member responsiveness, multilateral engagement, ethical use of technology, and amplifying diverse voices.

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