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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

Lebanese Environment Forum Pushes for a Legal Framework for Marine Protected Areas Network in Lebanon

After years of active efforts to safeguard Lebanon’s environment, particularly its coastal and marine ecosystems, the Lebanese Environment Forum (LEF), in partnership with the...
BirdLife International

Nature’s Silent Guardians: Celebrating Vultures on International Vulture Awareness Day

A Misunderstood Bird with a Vital Role They circle high above the savannas, deserts, and mountains, their silhouettes stark against the horizon. For centuries, vultures...
The Beirut River Valley stands out as both a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) and a Prime Butterfly Area (PBA) in Lebanon
Hima

2,900 Species Illustrated, 440 Recorded in Beirut Valley: Lebanon’s Biodiversity in Focus

Lebanon’s Beirut Valley has once again revealed its secrets through the lens of biomonitoring. With every hike, photograph, and field note, Husein Ali Zorkot...
Hima

Mapping Lebanon’s Green Heart: A Landmark Flora and Biodiversity Map

Lebanon has taken a significant step forward in documenting and protecting its natural heritage with the launch of the first national map of flora...
Doroub Al-Hima
SPNL

Doroub Al-Hima: An Eco-Trail for Promoting Sustainable Tourism in Aley District

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has established an eco-trail named "Doroub Al-Hima," stretching 83 kilometers across several villages in...
Hima
SPNL

Mapping nature’s connectivity: SPNL’s vision for Lebanon’s Himas

By Miryam Salloum Biodiversity Research and Data Manager The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link.     Amid Lebanon’s breathtaking landscapes, a pioneering initiative is...
Hima
SPNL

A year of data-driven wildlife conservation

By Yara Alchammas, Former Biodiversity Research and Data Manager The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link. Advancing data collection and management In 2023, SPNL...
Hima
SPNL

SPNL utilizes innovative mapping tools to advance conservation initiatives across Lebanon

The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has introduced dynamic mapping tools...
Natural Parks
SPNL

Upper Matn Natural Park: A promising conservation initiative

By Rania Khalil, Homat Al Hima Program Manager The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link. In a groundbreaking conservation effort, the Society for...
Hima
SPNL

HIMAS: A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

By Bassima Khatib , Head of Nature Conservation Department The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link. The Society for the Protection of Nature...
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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