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SPNL is the national partner for BirdLife International in Lebanon. We strive to conserve biodiversity for the provision of a better quality of life through sustaining sites, habitats, species, and people.
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The Ministry’s ambitious plan reflects a renewed sense of environmental responsibility that many hope will mark a lasting shift in Lebanon’s approach to conservation
Environment

Guardians of Lebanon’s Forests and Seas: A New Chapter in Environmental Protection

After years of anticipation, Lebanon has taken a bold and much-needed step toward safeguarding its natural treasures. On June 22, 2025, the Lebanese government...
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A Rare Visitor in the Reeds: Glossy Ibis Spotted Feeding in Lebanon’s Ammiq Wetland

In the early glow of a summer morning, amidst the shimmering wetlands of East Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a rare and mesmerizing scene unfolded. A...
Hima Sites

Kornayel Declares its Public Forest a Hima: A Landmark Step for Lebanon’s Environmental Heritage

In a groundbreaking move for nature conservation and sustainable development, the Municipality of Kornayel has taken a decisive step to safeguard its most precious...
A tranquil path leads through a vibrant Hima site, where wildflowers bloom and cedar forests thrive under Lebanon’s summer skies. This landscape reflects the harmony between nature and community conservation. Photo Credit: Spyro Klitira
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Lebanon’s Hima Sites Officially Recognized in World Database on Protected Areas

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is proud to announce that 27 Hima sites across Lebanon have been officially approved...
Al-Hima Magazine
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Nets, Glue Sticks, Electronic Calls, and Illuminated Trees: Fighting Illegal Hunting...

By Lloyd Scott, CABS  During bird migration seasons, CABS international teams—comprised of bird experts and wildlife crime specialists—join forces with SPNL, MESHC, and sustainable hunters...
Al-Hima Magazine
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The Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS): Direct Action for Bird Protection

By Axel Hirschfeld, CABS chief press and communications officer This unique organization specializes in deterring poaching at an international level, investigating illegal hunting hotspots, combatting...
Hima
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The Levant Green Lizard: A Rare High-Altitude Discovery in Hima Hammana

Captured by Chadi Saad, SPNL Homat Al Hima Activist and Manager of Hima Hammana Raptor Counting Site Amidst the towering cedars of Hima Hammana, at...
Al-Hima Magazine
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NLC Hima Green School

SPNL and New Lebanon College (NLC) signed an agreement to implement School with no walls (SNOW) program across the school. Mazen Malaeb, NLC educational...
Al-Hima Magazine
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Seven Green Projects for the Hima Mount Lebanon Center: Green Design...

The Faculty of Fine Arts and Design at the Modern University for Business and Science (MUBS) organized the 2024 Green Interior Design Competition in...
Al-Hima Magazine
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Wildlife trafficking threatens hyacinth macaw eggs

Facts and Figures of Wildlife Crimes

A 2024 report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) revealed that 140,000 illegal wildlife trafficking operations were disrupted between 2015...
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The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable development, and safeguarding Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. As the national partner of BirdLife International, SPNL embraces the Hima approach, a community-based conservation model that harmonizes nature, people, and culture. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower communities to protect vital ecosystems and species while ensuring livelihoods and well-being. Join us in our mission to preserve Lebanon's unique environment for future generations. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more and support our initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon