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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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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...
Anti-Poaching Unit

Anti-Poaching Unit: From Awareness to Institutional Partnerships for Bird Protection in Lebanon

Between July 23 and August 23, 2025, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) carried out a packed agenda of activities that combined awareness, field patrols, community...
Hima

Restoring Rivers and Strengthening Himas: SPNL’s Progress in West Bekaa

Between 23 July and 23 August 2025, SPNL’s Homat Al Hima International Center (HHIC), under the leadership of Wassim El Khatib, focused on advancing...
Hima
SPNL

The Night Heron of Ammiq: A Story of Survival and Serenity

Nestled in the heart of the Bekaa Valley, Ammiq Wetland stands as one of Lebanon’s last remaining freshwater marshes, a critical habitat teeming with...
Hima
SPNL

Guardians of Ammiq: The Little Squacco Heron’s Story of Survival

In the heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, nestled among the lush reeds and shimmering waters, lies the Ammiq Wetland—a sanctuary of biodiversity and a...
Hima
SPNL

Discover the Breathtaking Beauty of Hima Hammana After the Snowstorm! ❄️🏔️

Following the snowstorm that hit Lebanon on February 7, 2025, Hima Hammana has transformed into a winter wonderland, with snow-covered mountain trails and the...
Anti-Poaching Unit
SPNL

Enhancing the Capabilities of the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU): From Surveillance to...

The Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) continues to strengthen its operations by refining surveillance and tracking techniques, expanding training and capacity-building programs, enhancing collaboration with security...
Environment
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Threatened species such as the Iberian lynx can benefit from the conservation efforts associated with OECMs. © Antonio LIÉBANA

New Guidance on OECMs Provides Framework for Conservation Beyond Protected Areas

A newly released 112-page report, Guidance on OECMs, offers insights into Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs)—areas that contribute significantly to biodiversity conservation, even...
Homat Al Hima
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Fadia Jouma: The Guardian of Lebanon’s Turtles and Defender of Hima...

In the heart of Lebanon’s coastal conservation movement stands Fadia Jouma, an activist, journalist, and fierce defender of the country's marine ecosystems. Dubbed the...
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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