What we do
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...
AUB Students Join SPNL’s Hima Farm for Community Service and Environmental Awareness in Hammana
In a vibrant display of youth engagement and environmental stewardship, a group of students from the American University of Beirut (AUB) has joined the...
APU Unit Visits Gendarmerie Commander: Joint Commitment to Strengthening Wildlife Protection and Combating Poaching
As part of ongoing efforts to bolster environmental security in Lebanon, the Commander of the Gendarmerie, Brigadier General Jean Aouad, received a delegation from...
World Wetlands Day 2025: “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future”
“Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” is the theme for both World Wetlands Day 2025 and for the 15th Meeting of the Conference of...
Shadi Saad: The Guardian of Birds and Nature Enthusiast in Hima...
Since 2011, Shadi Saad has been an exceptional figure in bird monitoring and observation, working at Lebanon’s first birdwatching observatory in Hima Hammana. His...
Souk Al Hima: Nature’s Art From Her Heart
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has long been dedicated to preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable livelihoods. A shining example...
Lebanon’s Future in Their Hands: “Homat Al Hima” Youth Program
SPNL is deeply committed to environmental education and community empowerment through the Homat Al Hima program. This initiative focuses on building the capacity of...
Lebanon’s Green Revolution: SPNL Empowers Farmers with Sustainable Hima Farm Initiative
SPNL is fostering sustainable agriculture by working closely with local farmers to improve crop quality while protecting surrounding ecosystems. Under the Hima Farm program, within the...
From Rivers to Forests: SPNL’s Fight for Wildlife Conservation
The Fish & Wildlife Unit is a specialized division within the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) dedicated to the protection,...
