118 Lebanese Environmental NGOs Endorse the “Hima for Peace” Initiative
SPNL to expand the initiative through engagement with ten ministries and launch it internationally in Nairobi on 8 September 2026
A broad coalition of 118...
SPNL Publishes New Guide Celebrating Hima Niha and Hima Hardine: Two Sister Villages, One Living Heritage
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has released a new bilingual publication presenting Hima Niha and Hima Hardine as two...
Launch of the “Hima Niha Park” in Batroun During the “Homat Al Hima Forum” Under the Patronage of the Minister of Youth and Sports
Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Nora Bayrakdarian, the Homat Al Hima Forum was held in...
CALL FOR SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-LED CONSERVATION INITIATIVES
During the declaration of the “Garden of the Patriarchs–Diman” as a Hima within the Qadisha Valley on 6 August 2026, SPNL Director General Assaad...
Birds and Snakes: Mimicry, Predation, and Survival
This Lunar New Year, as we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake, it is the perfect opportunity to explore the fascinating connections between...
SPNL Joins IMET Training to Enhance Hima Management Effectiveness
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) recently participated in a specialized training session on the Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET)....
Weekly Butterfly Monitoring: Best Practices for Transects
By Husein Ali Zorkot
Monitoring butterflies offers vital insights into biodiversity and ecosystem health. Here's a comprehensive guide on conducting weekly butterfly counts using transects.
Transect...
Hima Hammana Farm: Where flowers bloom, so does hope!
In a heartfelt reflection on the work of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), General Director Assad Serhal emphasized the...
The Municipality of Baisour and SPNL Collaborate to Enhance Community Development...
The Mayor of Baisour, Nadim Anis Malaeb, has addressed a heartfelt letter of gratitude to the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon...
Lebanon’s Approach to Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in the Eastern Mediterranean
The issue of invasive alien species (IAS) poses significant ecological, economic, and social challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean, including Lebanon. These challenges, exacerbated by...
