Hima
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...
Hammana Hosts SPNL’s Traveling Exhibition “Stitching One Hima At A Time” in Celebration of Nature, Art, and Community
Under the esteemed patronage of the Mayor of Hammana, Dr. Amine Lebbos, and in close cooperation with Hammana Municipality, the Society for the Protection...
Study Exposes Disconnect Between Conservation Policies and Local Realities in Lebanon’s Biosphere Reserves
A groundbreaking study has revealed critical gaps between conservation theory and practice in Lebanon’s biosphere reserves, calling for urgent reforms to make environmental protection...
Btekhnay Hosted Landmark Event Launching the First Hima Waqf in Lebanon
Under the patronage of MP Hadi Abou Al Hessen, and in collaboration with the Waqf and Municipality of Btekhnay, the Society for the Protection...
Reviving Hima and Championing Marine Protected Areas in Lebanon
By Assad Serhal
Lebanon’s coastal waters are a treasure trove of biodiversity, home to endangered species such as the Mediterranean monk seal, sea turtles, and...
Lebanon Advances Conservation Efforts with Launch of Protected Areas Map and...
Prime Minister Najib Mikati received from Minister of Environment Nasser Yassin the newly developed map of natural reserves and protected areas in Lebanon at...
Technical workshop on strengthening legal and institutional frameworks of Lebanon’s protected...
Technical Workshop on Strengthening Legal and Institutional Frameworks of Lebanon’s Protected Areas
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Ministry of Environment, the Embassy of...
SPNL Himas Recognized in UNDP Protected Areas Map: A Major Milestone...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) proudly announces the recognition of its Hima initiatives in the newly launched UNDP map...
SPNL Collaborates with Dr. Nasser Yassin to Advance the Higher Matn...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) held a meeting with Dr. Nasser Yassin, Lebanon’s Minister of Environment, to discuss the...
The HHIC Nursery: A Beacon of Sustainability and Community Support in...
By Wassim El Khatib
Fish and WildLife Unit Manager, Director of Homat al Hima International Center (HHIC)
The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this...
