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...
Lebanon Welcomes 2025 with a Flutter: Butterfly Watching Takes Flight
As the new year unfolds, Lebanon has embraced a fresh and inspiring activity—Butterfly Watching. More than just a leisurely pastime, this initiative marks a...
Step Into Nature: Hima Kayfoun’s Hands-On Training for Hikers and Eco-Warriors
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), and the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) organized a training session at the Mount Lebanon Hima...
SPNL & Lebanese Army’s CIMIC Unit: A New Chapter in Conservation...
In a pivotal step toward enhancing conservation efforts in Lebanon, André Bechara, representing the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), met...
White Storks Grace the Skies of Lebanon – A Migration Marvel...
Every year, millions of migratory birds embark on an extraordinary journey across continents, navigating thousands of kilometers in search of warmer climates. Among them,...
Lesser Spotted Eagle Migration Through Hima Hammana
During the 2025 migration season, Hima Hammana has once again proven to be a key passageway for the Lesser Spotted Eagle (Clanga pomarina). Chadi...
Ammiq Wetlands: Alarming Low Water Levels Amidst Returning Bird Populations
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, observations at the Ammiq Wetlands revealed significantly reduced water levels, a concerning anomaly for this time of year. Such...
