What we do
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...
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...
The Importance of “Doroub Al-Hima” in Lebanon
The "Doroub Al-Hima" trails, launched by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), are pioneering initiatives promoting eco-tourism and sustainable development...
“Doroub Al-Hima” Project – Promoting Eco-Tourism in Lebanon
As part of its ongoing efforts to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable development, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is...
CEPF Unveils Winter 2025 Mediterranean Conservation Newsletter: A New Phase for...
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) has released its Winter 2025 edition of the Mediterranean Conservation Newsletter, highlighting groundbreaking conservation initiatives and launching Phase...
SPNL Reaches Hundreds of Lebanese Students Through EU-Funded SNOW Program
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), with funding from the European Union through the BioConnect project, has successfully delivered its...
Hima Garden: A Safe Haven for Tortoises and Biodiversity Conservation
Tortoises play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, acting as seed dispersers and habitat engineers. In the Hima Garden, managed by the Society...
Population and Connectivity: The Vital Role of Hima Sites in Lebanon
Lebanon's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage are deeply intertwined with the concept of Hima, a traditional community-based conservation approach that dates back over 1,500...
