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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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Bmakine and Ain Al Sayde Step Forward: New Partnership on the Horizon to Embrace the Hima Model

In another promising step towards strengthening community-led conservation efforts across Lebanon, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) held a highly...
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Qornayel Embraces the Hima Spirit: SPNL and Local Community Unite for Sustainable Development

In a significant step towards strengthening community-led conservation, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) organized a dynamic and interactive meeting...
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Kayfoun Blossoms Again: A Town Reconnecting with Its Green Roots

Tucked away in the heart of Mount Lebanon, where rolling hills whisper stories of heritage and the valleys breathe life into the land, the...
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Silent Wings Return to the Wild: APU Unit Releases Rehabilitated Owls in the Heart of Lebanon’s Shouf Cedar Reserve

Deep within the ancient forests of Lebanon's Shouf Cedar Reserve, two pairs of amber eyes blinked cautiously at the world beyond the enclosure. With...
Al-Hima Magazine
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Hamada Malaeb raising the SPNL flag on Mount Elbrus summit

Lebanese Heroes in a Journey of Perseverance and Triumph: Conquering the...

By Hamad Malaeb, Hima Trails Manager Our journey to the summit of Mount Elbrus (5642m) in Russia, the highest peak in Europe, was led by...
Al-Hima Magazine
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Saudi Arabia as a Model: Nature Reserves and Climate Change Mitigation

By Dr. Turki Faisal Al-Rasheed, adjunct professor at the Department of Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona,...
Al-Hima Magazine
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My Story with Nature and Reserve:A Life Dedicated to the Hima...

By Adnan Budieri, former head of BirdLife International Middle East Division My journey with nature and protected areas began after I graduated with a degree...
Al-Hima Magazine
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The Return of the Monk Seal

By Sofia Bonicalza and Emanuele Coppola. Sofia is biologist and scientific responsible for the Gruppo Foca Monaca, an association that has been involved in...
Al-Hima Magazine
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A Stunning Snapshot of Cabo Verde’s Majestic Sea Turtles © Marcos Hernandez

Safeguarding Ancient Mariners: The Imperative of Sea Turtle Conservation in the...

In the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea, a group of passionate conservation organizations came together with a common goal—to protect and conserve the...
Al-Hima Magazine
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Lamartine Valley from a cave on the «Trail of Hope» in Hima Ras El Matn

Upper Beirut River Valley From a Project to a National Initiative

By Rania Khalil, Homat Al Hima and Hima Farm project manager at SPNL The Upper Beirut River Valley, located in Lebanon, is a region known...
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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