World Rewilding Day: Choosing Our Future Through Nature’s Recovery

On March 20, a quiet but powerful movement surged once again across continents, timelines, and landscapes. From restored wetlands in Europe to community-led conservation in Africa and Asia, millions of people paused, reflected, and acted under a shared message, #ChooseOurFuture. This was World Rewilding Day, a global call not just to protect nature, but to bring it back to life. A Movement Built on Hope…

https://www.spnl.org/world-rewilding-day-choosing-our-future-through-natures-recovery/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

From Forests to Futures: How Innovation is Rewriting the Story of Climate Resilience

On the International Day of Forests, the world pauses to reflect on landscapes that quietly sustain life. Forests, covering nearly a third of the Earth’s land, are far more than green expanses, they are living systems that breathe for the planet, shelter over 80% of terrestrial biodiversity, and support the livelihoods of around 300 million people. Yet today, these ecosystems stand at…

https://www.spnl.org/ar/from-forests-to-futures-how-innovation-is-rewriting-the-story-of-climate-resilience/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

SPNL at Bkerke: Advancing the Hima Approach and Environmental Leadership in Lebanon

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon, SPNL, took part in a landmark national and environmental meeting with His Beatitude Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi at the Patriarchal See in Bkerke, reinforcing the importance of environmental awareness and shared national responsibility for protecting nature. The meeting brought together a distinguished Lebanese environmental…

https://www.spnl.org/spnl-at-bkerke-advancing-the-hima-approach-and-environmental-leadership-in-lebanon/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Storks Soar Over Bkerke During Environmental Visit, A Powerful Message of Hope and Nature

In a remarkable natural moment, the visit of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Members’ Network delegation to the Patriarchal See in Bkerke coincided with the passage of migrating storks overhead, creating a striking panoramic scene that symbolically united nature with spiritual significance, carrying a message of hope and peace. أسعد سرحال مسؤول BirdLife…

https://www.spnl.org/storks-soar-over-bkerke-during-environmental-visit-a-powerful-message-of-hope-and-nature/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

SPNL Director General Invited to Speak at Global Environment Facility Assembly in Uzbekistan

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) announced that its Director General, Assad Serhal, has received an official invitation to participate as a speaker at a high-level international environmental event organized by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The invitation, extended by GEF Interim CEO and Chairperson Claude Gascon, calls on Serhal to contribute…

https://www.spnl.org/spnl-director-general-invited-to-speak-at-global-environment-facility-assembly-in-uzbekistan/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

When War Crosses the Sky: Migratory Birds Over Lebanon

Each spring and autumn, the skies above the Levant transform into one of the world’s greatest aerial highways. Hundreds of millions of birds glide between continents, tracing a path older than modern borders or political conflicts. From the wetlands of Africa to the forests of Europe, migratory birds depend on a narrow land bridge linking three continents. Yet in recent years, the same skies that guide their…

https://www.spnl.org/when-war-crosses-the-sky-migratory-birds-over-lebanon/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

The Earthbound 30×30 Podcast Studio — Launching a New Voice for Nature in Lebanon

On March 10, Lebanon marks its National Protected Areas Day, a moment to recognize the ecological importance of the country’s protected landscapes. From mountain forests to wetlands and coastal ecosystems, these spaces form the environmental backbone of Lebanon, sustaining biodiversity, supporting local livelihoods, and preserving natural heritage for future generations. This year, the…

https://www.spnl.org/the-earthbound-30x30-podcast-studio-launching-a-new-voice-for-nature-in-lebanon/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

World Wildlife Day 2026: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods

On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on 3 March, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) reaffirms its commitment to conserving biodiversity and promoting the sustainable management of natural resources, in line with this year’s global theme: “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods.” Medicinal…

https://www.spnl.org/world-wildlife-day-2026-medicinal-and-aromatic-plants-conserving-health-heritage-and-livelihoods/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Decline of Populations of Migratory Species of Animals from 44% to 49% in 2 Years

An interim report which provides an update to the landmark State of the World’s Migratory Species (2024) warns that 49% of migratory species populations conserved by the global UN treaty are declining, (5% more in just two years), and 24% of species face extinction (2% more). The new warnings are set to be presented to the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on…

https://www.spnl.org/decline-of-populations-of-migratory-species-of-animals-from-44-to-49-in-2-years/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

A New Chapter for Environmental Media in Lebanon: From HIMA ECO MEDIA to The Earthbound 30×30 Podcast

In a country where environmental challenges are increasingly intertwined with economic and social pressures, a new movement is emerging, not only in forests and protected areas, but also in newsrooms, studios, and digital platforms. Lebanon’s environmental media landscape is entering a new phase of impact and professionalism, marked by the launch of HIMA ECO MEDIA and…

https://www.spnl.org/a-new-chapter-for-environmental-media-in-lebanon-from-hima-eco-media-to-the-earthbound-30x30-podcast/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social