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...
SPNL Launches Landmark “Manual for Citizen Science Biodiversity Monitoring in Lebanon”
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is proud to announce the release of its latest publication, "Manual for Citizen Science...
SPNL Launches “Technical Guide to Citizen Science Biodiversity Monitoring in Lebanon”
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is proud to announce the publication of its latest resource, "Technical Guide to Citizen...
Hiking Mount Kneiseh: Exploring a Frozen Wonderland
At the top of Kfarselwan village in Mount Lebanon, Mount Kneiseh transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland after a powerful snowstorm covered the landscape...
SPNL Hosts Training Session on Proposal Writing
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) continues to strengthen its team’s skills in project development and implementation. On Monday, 24...
SPNL Actively Engages in the National Conference on Marine Protection
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) participated in the National Conference on Marine Protection, held at the MEA Training Center...
IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025: Powering Transformative Conservation
As the global conservation community prepares for the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, the call for collaboration and bold action has...
