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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 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...
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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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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...
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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)...
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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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A Milestone Strategic Achivement

By Bassima Khatib | Head of Conservation Dept | SPNL ANNUAL REPORT 2022 SPNL has been established 40 years ago to address the impact of...
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SPNL’S 10 Year Strategy

By Maya Badran |  Head of Organisational Development Dept. and HR & Bassima Khatib | Head of Conservation Dept | SPNL ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Organizational...
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Revival of Hima Creates A Homeland 

Editorial | SPNL ANNUAL REPORT 2022 By | Assad Serhal |SPNL Director General, Birdlife International Global Councillor Four years ago, the Lebanese parliament adopted a new...
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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