What we do
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...
How BirdLife International and the Conservation Leadership Programme Are Shaping the Future of Global Conservation
In the sweltering forests of northeastern Brazil, a once-forgotten parrot has reclaimed the skies. Thousands of miles away in Assam, India, young girls don...
Fish & Wildlife Unit Conducts Patrol on Qaraoun Lake to Assess...
Today, the Fish & Wildlife Unit conducted a field patrol on Qaraoun Lake as part of its ongoing efforts to monitor water quality, assess...
Awareness Training on Sustainable Hunting, Anti-Poaching, and Wildlife Photography at Qaraoun...
On March 3, 2025, the Homat Al Hima International Center (HHIC), in collaboration with the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) and the Fish & Wildlife Unit,...
“Aabey’s Return to Its History”: Preserving Heritage Through the Hima Approach
By Bassam Al Kantar
Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications
Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
A historic opportunity has emerged to...
Connecting Nature and Heritage: Expanding the Hima Trails Network in Aley...
Nestled in the heart of Mount Lebanon, a network of ancient trails is being brought back to life, connecting nature lovers, hikers, and local...
Jewels of the Sky: Lebanon’s Dragonflies and Damselflies in a Changing...
By Bassam Al Kantar
Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
In the shimmering heat of a...
Mapping Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Month in the Life of a Biomonitoring...
In the rolling landscapes of Lebanon, where valleys and mountains shelter a rich array of biodiversity, a quiet but significant effort is underway. Husein...
