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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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Hima

Hima Kefraya: A Step Toward a Cleaner Environment and a Greener Future

In a remarkable initiative that reflects the spirit of partnership and community responsibility, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has...
Hima Sites

Lebanon Welcomes Its 39th Hima: Hima Saghbine Strengthens the Bond Between Nature and People

Nestled in the green heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, the village of Saghbine has become home to the country’s 39th Hima, a community-managed conservation...
Hima

Skimming the Autumn Light: Three Terns at Aammiq

On a warm September morning at Aammiq Wetland—the largest remaining freshwater marsh in Lebanon—wildlife photographer and SPNL Birdwatcher Chadi Saad caught a fleeting trio...
Anti-Poaching Unit

Major Bird Trapping Operation in Halba, North Lebanon Shut Down!

Today, we delivered a significant blow to illegal wildlife crime during the peak autumn migration season 🍂. Working with our partners and with rapid support...
Doroub Al-Hima
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Environmental education session for 60 Children from Ebel el Saqi

In the framework of “BioConnect”, a project funded by the European Union, an environmental education session for 60 Children from Ebel el Saqi was...
Environment
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Satoyama 里山: and The Hima (حمى)

By Miho Shirai Socio-economic Development Project Manager, Coordinator, Technical Translator (EN-JP) Embassy of Japan in Lebanon In Japan, forests account for 70% of the country’s area. Japanese...
Hima
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Mount Lebanon Hima Centers in Kayfoun and Chemlan

This video explains services provided and projects implemented in Mount Lebanon Hima Centers in Kayfoun and Chemlan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awfhhytcdfs Since more than 30 years, SPNL decided to...
Publications
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Reviving Tradition: The Hima System’s Role in Conserving West Bekaa and...

Tucked between the Shouf Mountains and the Anti-Lebanon range, West Bekaa and Mount Lebanon boast breathtaking landscapes that have sustained both people and wildlife...
What we do
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“The Blue Green Economy” workshop with Litani river authority

This event was supported by (C4C) project. In line with the European Green Deal agenda and the Paris Agreement, the Climate for Cities (C4C)...
What we do
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Biodiversity Monitoring whith the engagement of the local community to increase their caapcity and benefit from their knowledge of the area

Landscape Connectivity & Community Engagement Key To More Efficient Nature Conservation

By Elie El-Haddad |  Research and Conservation Manager | SPNL ANNUAL REPORT 2022 As we develop more protected areas, we must consider how animals will piece...
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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