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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

Is “Hima” Stronger Than Protected Areas? Assad Serhal: Lebanon Has Introduced a Global Model for Nature Conservation and Community Stewardship

At a time when environmental and climate challenges are accelerating worldwide and pressure on natural resources and biodiversity continues to intensify, Lebanon’s “Hima” model...

Promoting Safety and Sustainability: SPNL Organizes First Aid Training on Hima Trails

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) continues implementing its training program within the framework of the “Hima Trails” initiative, in...

Rehabilitation and Reopening of the Historic “Darb El Maydi” Hiking Trail Connecting Niha, Kfour El Arbi, and Hardine

The historic hiking trail connecting the villages of Niha, Kfour El Arbi, and Hardine, formerly known as “Darb El Maydi,” has officially been rehabilitated...

IUCN Launches the Second Edition of the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions

A renewed global framework to advance high-integrity, scalable, and inclusive Nature-based Solutions worldwide The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially launched the...
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World Wildlife Day 2026: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Conserving Health, Heritage...

On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on 3 March, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) reaffirms its...
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Decline of Populations of Migratory Species of Animals from 44% to...

An interim report which provides an update to the landmark State of the World’s Migratory Species (2024) warns that 49% of migratory species populations conserved by the global...
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A New Chapter for Environmental Media in Lebanon: From HIMA ECO...

In a country where environmental challenges are increasingly intertwined with economic and social pressures, a new movement is emerging, not only in forests and...
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Doroub Al-Hima Program Participates in 17 km Eco-Sports Trail from Ramhala...

Upon the invitation of Jungle Gym Fitness Center, the Hima Trails Program of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon participated in...
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Training Workshop for Hima Guardians within the Framework of the “Towards...

Within a comprehensive national vision aimed at strengthening community-based protection of natural resources, and under the framework of the project “Towards the First Natural...
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From Green Iftars to Hima: A Faith-Based Call to Protect Shared...

As Ramadan approaches, Ummah For Earth, an initiative supported by Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa, is launching a regional campaign inviting communities to...