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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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Documenting Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Lifelong Mission in Science, Art, and Conservation

In a time when environmental challenges are mounting, this work stands as a testament to the power of persistence and vision. By documenting biodiversity...

Momentum Builds for Environmental Recovery and Conservation Efforts Across Lebanon

March 2026 marked a dynamic and multi-layered phase of work across environmental and conservation initiatives in Lebanon, with strong momentum observed in field engagement,...

Promoting Ecotourism and Sustainable Development through the “Hima Trails” Initiative

In the framework of promoting ecotourism concepts and sustainable development, Gungle Gym Fitness Center, in coordination with Society for the Protection of Nature in...

Qolalieh and Al Mansouri: From Living Himas to Silent Ruins

By Wassim El KhatibDirector, Homat Al Hima International Center, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) Qolalieh and Al Mansouri, two coastal villages...
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Hima: A methodology for Local Involvement in Distinctive Landscape Management

SPNL organized a seminar at the Golden Tulip Serenada Hotel on December.10.2015. The aim of the seminar was to present the results of the...
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Hima Qoleileh Atelier officially opens its doors

Souk Al Hima Atelier was established in the village of Qoleileh through the support of SPNL and its partners, including the municipality of Qoleileh,...
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International Conference on Landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean

International Conference on Landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean: Challenges, Opportunities, Prospects and Accomplishments Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Basma Bint Ali, the German...
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Wings & Waves Newsletter November 2015

No Images? Click here As a national environmental NGO in Lebanon, SPNL contributes to both raising awareness on environmental issues and concretely protecting natural areas...
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Time does not go to waste: Hima Anjar understands the value...

The following is a short film highlighting the artistic Armenian needlework present in the village of Anjar. These cultural and traditional skills are linked...
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When the Hima is within your hands, you can stretch more...

The following is a short film highlighting the art of carpet weaving in Fekha. This skill was slowly being lost until SPNL decided to...