A Future Rooted in the Land: SPNL’s New Playbook Opens the Door to Community Conservation
Combining an ancient tradition with practical steps for local action, the Hima Playbook shows how communities can protect nature while sustaining the livelihoods, knowledge...
From “What Is a Hima?” to “How Do We Begin?”: A Playbook for Community Conservation
By Assad Serhal
Director General, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
Whenever we speak about the revival of the Hima, two questions almost...
Women and the Hima: Empowering Communities, Protecting Nature and Sustaining Livelihoods
The Hima: A relationship between people and nature
The Hima is more than a protected geographical area. It represents a relationship between people, nature, culture...
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...
The Spectacle of Egyptian Vultures in Hammana: A Conservation Triumph
In the heart of Lebanon’s Mount Lebanon range, the skies above Hammana tell a story of survival, dedication, and hope. A breathtaking spectacle recently...
Responsible Hunter Pierre Abou Jaoudeh Hands Over the Rescued Golden Eagle...
Based on a documented complaint from an environmental activist and a sustainable hunter regarding the presence of a raptor, specifically a Golden Eagle, inside...
Up Close with the Pelicans of Lebanon: A Spectacle in Flight...
Each year, from the first week of September until mid-October, the skies over Lebanon witness a breathtaking natural phenomenon—the migration of pelicans. Since 2019,...
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...
