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...
Promoting Traditional Land-use Practices in the Upper Beirut River Valley, Lebanon
By Rania Khalil-CEPF Project Manager
The aim of the project in Hammana and Ras El Matn is to promote the conservation of biodiversity in the...
SPNL is monitoring migrating birds possibly infected with H5N1
SPNL Director and Birdlife International Global Councillor Assad Serhal was alerted of a mass killing of around 6000 Common Crane and at least 10,000...
The reforestation to restore damaged public lands and connect with nature...
By Reforestation Project Manager Rania Khalil
The aim is to plant 1250 trees in Hima Hammana and 1250 trees in Hima Anjar, in public lands...
Christmas in Hammana 2021 launched to support local artists
SPNL has participated in “Christmas in Hammana 2021”, which took place between the 17th and 19th of December.The opening of the Christmas market took...
Spectacular HIMA FOR PEACE Kayfoun Quranic garden & “AL Hosn” ancient...
Upon the invitation of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and the municipality of Kayfoun, the Minister of Culture Mohammad...
Coming Together to Create a Stronger Mediterranean Partnership
The Alliance for Mediterranean Culture and Nature continues to grow from strength to strength by drawing on our experiences as the M6 partnership, now...
