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...
The International Impact of Illegal Bird Hunting in Lebanon
Lebanon, a small but ecologically rich country, sits along one of the most important migratory routes for birds—the African-Eurasian Flyway. Each year, millions of...
Marine Birds of North Lebanon – A Crucial Conservation Effort
Lebanon’s coastline, stretching from Batroun to Cheikh Zennad, serves as an essential habitat for migrating and breeding marine birds. Despite the country's relatively small...
The Rise of Exotic Birds in Lebanon’s Littoral Zone
Lebanon’s rich biodiversity has long been home to a diverse array of bird species, from native raptors soaring over the mountains to migratory songbirds...
The Birds of Lebanon in the Face of Climate Variation
In the heart of the Mediterranean, Lebanon's diverse landscapes provide sanctuary to an astonishing variety of bird species. From the lush coastal plains to...
SPNL’s Hima Forests and Community Parks in Action: Preparing for a...
As the changing seasons bring new life to Lebanon’s landscapes, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is actively preparing its...
Decline of Water Birds at Al Mansoura Lake and Ammiq Wetland...
Lebanon experienced an entire month of January without significant rainfall—a concerning trend for a country already struggling with post-war recovery and a prolonged economic...
