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...
Protection et Restauration des Zones Humides en Méditerranée – The PROZHUM
Protection et Restauration des Zones Humides en Méditerranée (PROZHUM)
Funding: Supported by the French Development Agency (AFD)
Scope:The initiative brings together 14 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)...
Wetland Restoration Project in Anjar to Boost Biodiversity and Climate Resilience
As part of the PROZHUM project (Protection and Restoration of Wetlands in the Mediterranean), funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Society...
Pruning and Planting for Peace: The Transformation of the Quranic Garden
Nestled in the heart of Kayfoun, Lebanon, the Quranic Garden is blossoming into a serene sanctuary where nature and spirituality intertwine. As part of...
Environmental Activity in Baisour Hima to Promote Ecotourism
Under the patronage of Baisour Municipality, Baisour Hiking Group, in collaboration with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) as part...
The Farmers of Lebanon’s Forests: The Caucasian Squirrel’s Role in Nature...
Deep in the heart of Lebanon’s lush woodlands, a rare and fascinating sight has been captured—a pair of Caucasian squirrels (Sciurus anomalus) mating in...
Common Linnet Returns to Nest in Hammana’s Hima Forests!
Exciting news from Hammana’s Hima forests! The Common Linnet (Linaria cannabina), known locally as تفيفيحي, has once again returned to nest at an altitude...
