SPNL

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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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
BirdLife International

HIMA: A Lebanese Model Showcased for Integrating Nature Conservation and Community Empowerment

BirdLife International Middle East, in collaboration with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), is organizing a webinar on 26 August...

At the Heart of the Hima… Turtles Return to Freedom

Under the patronage of the Municipality of Qarnael, and upon the invitation of the Qarnael Women’s Association, with the participation of the Society for...

SPNL Advances Hima Conservation with Kfarselwen Municipality and Mount Knaiseh Adventure Club

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is pleased to announce a productive and inspiring meeting with Kfarselwen Municipality and the...

Awareness and Training Session for Children at Beit Al Shabab Wal Thaqafa – Zouk Mikael

At the invitation of Beit Al Shabab Wal Thaqafa at the Municipality of Zouk Mikael, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) organized a special awareness and...
Environment
SPNL

Value Chains in Lebanon’s Shouf Biosphere Reserve: A Study Review

The Shouf Biosphere Reserve (SBR) in Lebanon, nestled within the Mediterranean Basin, exemplifies a harmonious blend of biodiversity conservation and sustainable agricultural practices. This...
SPNL

Islam and Nature: A Briefing on Environmental Conservation Principles

The relationship between Islam and nature is deeply rooted in the faith’s teachings, emphasizing humanity’s role as stewards (khalifah) of the Earth. This ethical...
SPNL

Preserving Nature and Culture: Biocultural Conservation in Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon, known as "Jabal al-Sheikh," is not only a towering presence in Lebanon's natural landscape but also a symbol of the harmonious relationship...
SPNL

SPNL’s 2025 Vision: Building a Sustainable Future Through the Hima Approach

For nearly four decades, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has been at the forefront of conservation efforts in Lebanon....
SPNL

APU Unit’s Meeting with Some Ras El Metn Hunters on the...

The APU Unit met with a group of hunters from Ras El Metn during the Annual Hima Forum organized by SPNL. The event honored His...
SPNL

Strengthening Volunteerism: Monthly Progress Report Highlights Key Efforts to Build Engagement

The Volunteering and Outreach Department, led by Amer Saidi, has issued the monthly technical report summarizing activities and accomplishments from December 25, 2024, to...