Our Causes
SPNL is dedicated to causes that protect species, conserve sites, improve lives, care about climate, educate the youth and create a better world to support our peace and conservation efforts while uniting people around the HIMA.
Our Projects
We strive to conserve biodiversity for the provision of a better quality of life through the Hima: a holistic approach which embraces the four pillars of sustainable development, economic viability, environmental protection, and social equity.
Updated Checklist of the Birds of Lebanon
Updated Checklist of the Birds of LebanonSince the previous published checklist of the birds of Lebanon in 2008, many significant changes to the status and distribution of birds have been
Stop Illegal Bird Killing
Special Force Set to Stop Illegal Bird Killing Migratory birds are the most visible group of migratory species worldwide. Everybody in their daily life has seen birds coming and going
Egyptian Vulture New LIFE
We must continue the fight for Egyptian Vulture conservation The Egyptian Vulture New LIFE project is one of the most ambitious ever vulture conservation initiatives. It is a follow up
Promoting Sustainable Land-use Practices
Promoting Sustainable Land-use PracticesWe aim to support the conservation of Lebanese cultural landscapes, their biodiversity and the ecosystem services they provide to people.The main traditional practices represented by the project
Safe Flight for Migratory Birds
Safe Flight for Migratory Soaring Birds World’s most important corridorsLebanon is a small country, only 10.452 km2 in size, located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean basin. Lebanon lies
Luc Hoffmann Hima Center Birds Haven
Luc Hoffmann Hima Center Safe Haven for BirdsAn aviary gives birds a chance to act as they would in their natural environment especially that “species extinctions” are becoming a global
Efficiently Compost Manure
Composting For Limiting Pollution Animal manure is rich in nutrients that make it a great organic fertilizer. At SPNL, we use cow manure to create grade A compost which our
Butterfly Garden
Take a walk on the Bright SideSPNL Butterfly Garden in West Beqaa, is a seasonal habitat for hundreds of butterflies. Visiting a butterfly garden is an adventure every nature lover
Experience the Miracle of Bird Migration
Experience the Miracle of Bird Migration Come and visit our bird observatory to experience life the wonder of migration. We’re passionate about the amazing birds that migrate over Lebanon. Long-Legged
Connecting Children to Nature
Reunite children with nature SPNL educational program SNOW- School with No Walls aims to raise awareness among the young generation about the Hima IBAs and KBA, species and ecosystems An
Stop Climate Change Plant a Tree
Stop Climate Change Plant a TreeReforestation agreement plays a crucial role to stop climate change Climate change impacts can be both positive and negative on forest structure, growth patterns, composition,
Biodiversity Conservation in Production Landscapes
Promoting Traditional Land-use Practices in the Upper Beirut River Valley, Lebanon The Beirut River Valley, and particularly its upper reaches, is one of the most important locations for bird migration
Our News
Assad Serhal will be granted IUCN’s highest awards in the upcoming conference in Marseille
Assad Serhal, the Director General of SPNL (Birdlife Lebanon) and the winner of Midori Prize 2018 is nominated by IUCN Council, on the recommendation of the Awards Jury, to the World Conservation Congress for the
