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SPNL is the national partner for BirdLife International in Lebanon. We strive to conserve biodiversity for the provision of a better quality of life through sustaining sites, habitats, species, and people.
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New Wave of Conservation Funding for the Mediterranean: Small Grants Now Open

The Mediterranean Basin, home to some of the world's most unique ecosystems and endangered species, is getting a much-needed boost for biodiversity conservation. Civil...

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,...
The Ministry’s ambitious plan reflects a renewed sense of environmental responsibility that many hope will mark a lasting shift in Lebanon’s approach to conservation

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...
Al-Hima Magazine
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Safeguarding Ancient Mariners: The Imperative of Sea Turtle Conservation in the...

In the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea, a group of passionate conservation organizations came together with a common goal—to protect and conserve the...
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Lamartine Valley from a cave on the «Trail of Hope» in Hima Ras El Matn

Upper Beirut River Valley From a Project to a National Initiative

By Rania Khalil, Homat Al Hima and Hima Farm project manager at SPNL The Upper Beirut River Valley, located in Lebanon, is a region known...
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Bringing Beirut River Back to Life

By Layale Abi Esber, environmental and water resources engineer, Climate Change Project Coordinator, UN-Habitat Lebanon Country Programme The alarming degradation and pollution levels of Beirut...
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Hepling a dove

Wildlife Rescue Centers in Mount Lebanon: A Safe Haven for Endangered...

By Zahir Al-Aridi, Hima CentersTeam Protecting endangered animals has become an urgent priority in the face of environmental challenges such as pollution, illegal hunting, and...
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Shimlan Hima Village: Lebanon’s First Eco-Tourism Haven

By Zeina Hitti and Celine Faitrouni, Hima Shimlan Team Eco-tourism is becoming an increasingly popular and modern form of travel, allowing visitors to explore destinations...
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Reviving Anfeh’s Fishing Legacy: A 2018 Initiative to Empower a Struggling...

By Dr. Nadine Panayot, associate professor of history and archaeology, curator of the Archaeological Museum, American University of Beirut (AUB); director of Hima Anfeh   In...