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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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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...
Hima

Hammana Hosts SPNL’s Traveling Exhibition “Stitching One Hima At A Time” in Celebration of Nature, Art, and Community

 Under the esteemed patronage of the Mayor of Hammana, Dr. Amine Lebbos, and in close cooperation with Hammana Municipality, the Society for the Protection...
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AUB Students Join SPNL’s Hima Farm for Community Service and Environmental Awareness in Hammana

In a vibrant display of youth engagement and environmental stewardship, a group of students from the American University of Beirut (AUB) has joined the...
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APU Unit Visits Gendarmerie Commander: Joint Commitment to Strengthening Wildlife Protection and Combating Poaching

As part of ongoing efforts to bolster environmental security in Lebanon, the Commander of the Gendarmerie, Brigadier General Jean Aouad, received a delegation from...
Anti-Poaching Unit
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Illegal night hunting in Arida North Lebanon: Violators arrested and weapons...

After night hunting violations were documented in the Arida border area by sustainable hunters in North Lebanon, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU), which is affiliated...
Environment
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APPEAL – WETLANDS ARE OUR ‘LIFE INSURANCE’ AGAINST THE COMBINED CLIMATE...

2022 is set to break all records – temperatures, heat waves, droughts – in Europe, revealing the vulnerability of our agriculture, our forestry management,...
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Ras El Matn honors Asaad Serhal

  Ras El Matn honors Asaad Serhal, Director of the SPNL, under the patronage of the honorable Minister Dr. Nasser Yassin on the 11th of...
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Apple Day training in West Bekaa.

Under MAVA & Alliance project, HHIC organized an Apple Day training in West Bekaa. The aim was to learn about apples and also to focus...
Environment
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Conservation Learning Initiative website is now live!

One year ago, as part of its legacy and efforts to share its experiences, the MAVA Foundation challenged Foundations of Success and Conservation Evidence to join forces in...
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Schools with No Walls in Baakline

On the 11th of October 3 Snow sessions were implemented in 2 schools in Baakline namely: Shouf National College and Al Marj school for...
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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