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Lebanon Welcomes Its 40th Hima: Hima Aaiha, A Living Ecological Corridor Linking Lebanon’s Nature Reserves

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Lebanon has marked a major milestone in its national conservation journey with the official declaration of Hima Aaiha, which becomes the country’s 40th Hima....

Lebanon Welcomes Its 44th Hima: Baaloul Takes a Stand for Water, Nature, and Future Generations

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High in the western Bekaa, where the slopes of Mount Lebanon descend gently toward the waters of Lake Qaraoun, the village of Baaloul has...
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Lebanon Welcomes Its 43rd Hima: Hima Aaitat Strengthens Community-Led Conservation in Mount Lebanon

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Lebanon has officially welcomed Hima Aaitat as its 43rd Hima, marking a significant milestone in the national revival of...

From HMY to Smart Hima: Reviving a 4,000-Year-Old Tradition of Environmental Governance

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https://youtu.be/TVdM7-xNMA0 Environmental conservation is often perceived as a modern response to contemporary crises. Yet, in this region, the idea of...

From Rivers to Resilience: How SPNL Advanced Nature Conservation Across Lebanon in Late 2025

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Between November and December 2025, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) intensified its work across...

At Dawn in the Beqaa: How SPNL s Tracking Lebanon’s Birds, One Checklist at a Time

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In the early hours of the morning, when mist still lingers above wetlands and fields, Chadi Saad is already...

SPNL and the Art of Conservation: Documenting Life, One Species at a Time in Lebanon

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In a modest field cabin overlooking the hills of Mount Lebanon, surrounded by sketchbooks, cameras, plant presses, and reference...

SPNL Participates in Rachaya and Beyond’s Ceremony Marking Ten Years of Volunteer Action

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At the kind invitation of Rachaya and Beyond, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) took...
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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