118 Lebanese Environmental NGOs Endorse the “Hima for Peace” Initiative
SPNL to expand the initiative through engagement with ten ministries and launch it internationally in Nairobi on 8 September 2026
A broad coalition of 118...
SPNL Publishes New Guide Celebrating Hima Niha and Hima Hardine: Two Sister Villages, One Living Heritage
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has released a new bilingual publication presenting Hima Niha and Hima Hardine as two...
Launch of the “Hima Niha Park” in Batroun During the “Homat Al Hima Forum” Under the Patronage of the Minister of Youth and Sports
Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Nora Bayrakdarian, the Homat Al Hima Forum was held in...
CALL FOR SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-LED CONSERVATION INITIATIVES
During the declaration of the “Garden of the Patriarchs–Diman” as a Hima within the Qadisha Valley on 6 August 2026, SPNL Director General Assaad...
Rediscovery of Charaxes jasius jasius in Lebanon: A Rare Butterfly Returns
Lebanon’s biodiversity has been enriched by an exciting rediscovery—the rare nymphalid butterfly Charaxes jasius jasius (Linnaeus, 1767). For over four decades, this striking butterfly...
The Vital Role of Bees in Pollinating Wild Mint in Lebanese...
Lebanon’s nature is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with wild mint (Mentha longifolia) thriving in their rich ecosystems. Among the...
Butterflies of the Damour River Valley: A Call for Conservation and...
Butterflies of the Damour River Valley: A Call for Conservation
The Damour River Valley is a biodiversity hotspot teeming with vibrant butterflies and diverse wildlife....
Butterflies of the Higher Matn Natural Park: A Conservation Milestone from...
Nestled on the slopes above the Beirut River Valley, Hima Ras El Matn is a treasure trove of biodiversity, home to a vibrant array...
A Field Trip Connecting Mothers with Nature and History in Hima...
A group of mothers from the Lebanese Evangelical School for Boys and Girls – Loueizeh, accompanied by relatives and friends, embarked on a remarkable...
Through the Lens of Chadi Saad: Capturing the Wildlife of Hima...
Hima Hammana and the surrounding landscapes of Mount Lebanon are home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, where forests, meadows, and rocky outcrops create...
