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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 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...
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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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Reviving Hima and Championing Marine Protected Areas in Lebanon

By Assad Serhal Lebanon’s coastal waters are a treasure trove of biodiversity, home to endangered species such as the Mediterranean monk seal, sea turtles, and...
Al-Hima Magazine
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Lebanese Environment Forum Launches Campaign to Establish Marine Protected Areas

By Malek Ghandour Secretary General of the Lebanese Environment Forum In 2012, the Lebanese Ministry of Environment developed the National Strategy for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)....
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SPNL Participates in Inaugural Regional Workshop on Biodiversity and Renewable Energy

The Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) proudly hosted today the inaugural regional workshop for the Biodiversity and Renewable Energy Working...
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Lebanon Advances Conservation Efforts with Launch of Protected Areas Map and...

Prime Minister Najib Mikati received from Minister of Environment Nasser Yassin the newly developed map of natural reserves and protected areas in Lebanon at...
Al-Hima Magazine
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EVsideMe and the Eagle

By André Bishara Eagle hunting in Mongolia is an ancient tradition that dates back to a distant era. It was once essential for survival in...
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Technical workshop on strengthening legal and institutional frameworks of Lebanon’s protected...

Technical Workshop on Strengthening Legal and Institutional Frameworks of Lebanon’s Protected Areas The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Ministry of Environment, the Embassy of...
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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