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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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Al-Hima Magazine

Hima Trails: Linking People to Nature and Culture in Lebanese Villages

The Hima Trails: Lifelines Connecting Nature, Heritage, and People Across Lebanon's Villages By Hamadeh Malaeb, Hima Trails Manager, Society for the Protection of Nature in...

A Day in the Life of a Beekeeper

The Story of a Young Man Who Found Joy, a Livelihood, and a Mission in Protecting Biodiversity By Nidal Bou Fakhr El Din Since I began...

Beirut River Valley: A Lebanese Model for a Biosphere Reserve

By Bilal Alaouiyeh, Remote Sensing and GIS Expert, Specialist in Spatial Environmental Governance and Biodiversity Mapping From Mountain Peaks to the Mediterranean: Why the Beirut...

World Heritage Sites Reconnecting Nature and Culture

An Interview with Tim Badman at the IUCN Congress During the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Congress in Abu Dhabi, the delegation of...
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New Wave of Conservation Funding for the Mediterranean: Small Grants Now...

The Mediterranean Basin, home to some of the world's most unique ecosystems and endangered species, is getting a much-needed boost for biodiversity conservation. Civil...
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Farewell to Adnan Al-Bdeiri… Friend of Nature and Ambassador of the...

With deep sadness and heavy hearts, the Arab and international environmental community bids farewell to our dear friend, educator, and passionate environmentalist, Adnan Al-Bdeiri,...
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The Ministry’s ambitious plan reflects a renewed sense of environmental responsibility that many hope will mark a lasting shift in Lebanon’s approach to conservation

Guardians of Lebanon’s Forests and Seas: A New Chapter in Environmental...

After years of anticipation, Lebanon has taken a bold and much-needed step toward safeguarding its natural treasures. On June 22, 2025, the Lebanese government...
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A Rare Visitor in the Reeds: Glossy Ibis Spotted Feeding in...

In the early glow of a summer morning, amidst the shimmering wetlands of East Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a rare and mesmerizing scene unfolded. A...
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Kornayel Declares its Public Forest a Hima: A Landmark Step for...

In a groundbreaking move for nature conservation and sustainable development, the Municipality of Kornayel has taken a decisive step to safeguard its most precious...
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A tranquil path leads through a vibrant Hima site, where wildflowers bloom and cedar forests thrive under Lebanon’s summer skies. This landscape reflects the harmony between nature and community conservation.
Photo Credit: Spyro Klitira

Lebanon’s Hima Sites Officially Recognized in World Database on Protected Areas

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is proud to announce that 27 Hima sites across Lebanon have been officially approved...