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...
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...
A Tiny Survivor: The Long-Eared Hedgehog’s First Recorded Appearance in Lebanon
By Bassam Al Kantar
Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
In the vast and arid landscapes of...
Poland and Lebanon Unite to Protect White Storks: A Symbol of...
A Message of Protection and Coexistence
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Beirut has issued an urgent call to protect White Storks, one...
Bridging Science and Conservation: A Month of Bird Monitoring Success
The past month has been a period of rigorous fieldwork and substantial progress in our bird monitoring efforts. Covering extensive ground across Lebanon, our...
Bridging Conservation and Development: A Month of Progress in Nature Protection
By Bassima Khatib, Head of Nature Conservation Department
A Vision for Sustainability
Over the past month, the Nature Conservation Department has embarked on a crucial journey...
Bridging Nature and People: Advancing Conservation and Water Security in the...
Under the leadership of Stephanie Ferando, Project Manager, the past month has been marked by significant progress in conservation and sustainability efforts. Through the...
Mapping Conservation: SPNL’s Ongoing Efforts in Biodiversity Monitoring and Community Engagement
From mapping vital ecosystems to engaging communities in biodiversity conservation, the past month has been filled with scientific progress and strategic planning at SPNL’s...
