What we do

“Patriarchs’ Garden – Diman” Declared a Hima within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Qadisha Valley

Hima SPNL - August 6, 2026

Launch of the “Diman Call” to Support Community-Led Nature Conservation Initiatives and Sustainable Development in the Mashreq Region The “Patriarchs’ Garden – Diman” was officially...

Sarhmoul Municipality and SPNL Inaugurate Al-Hosn Trail to Advance Ecotourism and Sustainable Rural Development

Doroub Al-Hima SPNL - August 2, 2026

The Municipality of Sarhmoul, in cooperation with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), has officially inaugurated Al-Hosn Trail as part...

SPNL and Choueifat Municipality Explore Partnership to Establish “Hima Choueifat” and Advance Sustainable Environmental Development

Hima SPNL - July 30, 2026

As part of its ongoing mission to expand Lebanon's nationwide Hima network and strengthen partnerships with local authorities, the...

Aramoun Municipality and SPNL Explore the Establishment of “Hima Aramoun”

Hima SPNL - July 27, 2026

The Municipality of Aramoun and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) have initiated discussions on...

SPNL Congratulates Lions District 351 on Launching Regional Homat Al Hima Committee

Hima SPNL - July 27, 2026

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) proudly participated in the official inauguration ceremony of the...

The Hima System: An Ancestral Heritage

Hima SPNL - July 27, 2026

By Ibrahim Fawzi Odeh Palestine Wildlife Society The Hima concept, recognized as one of the world's oldest systems of natural resource...

Towards Smart Himas: How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing Community-Led Nature Conservation

Hima SPNL - July 27, 2026

The future of nature conservation is becoming increasingly intelligent. Around the world, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way...

Hardine Municipality Mayor Joseph Assaf: Hima Hardine at the Heart of Nature Conservation and Sustainable Development

Hima SPNL - July 27, 2026

Protecting nature and strengthening community-led conservation are at the core of the vision of Hardine Municipality, according to Mayor...

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

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What we do