What we do
New Wave of Conservation Funding for the Mediterranean: Small Grants Now Open
The Mediterranean Basin, home to some of the world's most unique ecosystems and endangered species, is getting a much-needed boost for biodiversity conservation. Civil...
Farewell to Adnan Al-Bdeiri… Friend of Nature and Ambassador of the Hima
With deep sadness and heavy hearts, the Arab and international environmental community bids farewell to our dear friend, educator, and passionate environmentalist, Adnan Al-Bdeiri,...
Guardians of Lebanon’s Forests and Seas: A New Chapter in Environmental Protection
After years of anticipation, Lebanon has taken a bold and much-needed step toward safeguarding its natural treasures. On June 22, 2025, the Lebanese government...
A Rare Visitor in the Reeds: Glossy Ibis Spotted Feeding in Lebanon’s Ammiq Wetland
In the early glow of a summer morning, amidst the shimmering wetlands of East Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a rare and mesmerizing scene unfolded. A...
Environmental education session for 60 Children from Ebel el Saqi
In the framework of “BioConnect”, a project funded by the European Union, an environmental education session for 60 Children from Ebel el Saqi was...
Satoyama 里山: and The Hima (حمى)
By Miho Shirai
Socio-economic Development Project Manager, Coordinator, Technical Translator (EN-JP)
Embassy of Japan in Lebanon
In Japan, forests account for 70% of the country’s area. Japanese...
Mount Lebanon Hima Centers in Kayfoun and Chemlan
This video explains services provided and projects implemented in Mount Lebanon Hima Centers in Kayfoun and Chemlan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awfhhytcdfs
Since more than 30 years, SPNL decided to...
Reviving Tradition: The Hima System’s Role in Conserving West Bekaa and...
Tucked between the Shouf Mountains and the Anti-Lebanon range, West Bekaa and Mount Lebanon boast breathtaking landscapes that have sustained both people and wildlife...
“The Blue Green Economy” workshop with Litani river authority
This event was supported by (C4C) project. In line with the European Green Deal agenda and the Paris Agreement, the Climate for Cities (C4C)...
Landscape Connectivity & Community Engagement Key To More Efficient Nature Conservation
By Elie El-Haddad | Research and Conservation Manager | SPNL ANNUAL REPORT 2022
As we develop more protected areas, we must consider how animals will piece...
