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SPNL is the national partner for BirdLife International in Lebanon. We strive to conserve biodiversity for the provision of a better quality of life through sustaining sites, habitats, species, and people.
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Strengthening Local Partnerships: SPNL Holds High-Level Coordination Meetings in Ras Baalbek and Qaa

As part of its ongoing commitment to community-based conservation and resilience-building in the northern Bekaa, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon...

Strengthening Communities Through Awareness: SPNL Reaches 200 Couples Across the Northern Bekaa Under the Al Murunah Project

Between 11 and 14 November, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) carried out an impactful series of awareness sessions as...

Awareness Session in Yahshoush Highlights Biodiversity & Responsible Hunting

At the invitation of the Relief Scouts leadership – Mar Semaan Unit in Yahshoush, a special awareness session was held by the Anti-Poaching Unit...

A Cross-Border Vision: Lebanon and Jordan Deepen Cooperation to Unite Natural and Cultural Heritage

In a new milestone for regional environmental cooperation, Assaad Serhal, Director of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and a...
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Enhancing the Capabilities of the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU): From Surveillance to...

The Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) continues to strengthen its operations by refining surveillance and tracking techniques, expanding training and capacity-building programs, enhancing collaboration with security...
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Threatened species such as the Iberian lynx can benefit from the conservation efforts associated with OECMs. © Antonio LIÉBANA

New Guidance on OECMs Provides Framework for Conservation Beyond Protected Areas

A newly released 112-page report, Guidance on OECMs, offers insights into Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs)—areas that contribute significantly to biodiversity conservation, even...
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Fadia Jouma: The Guardian of Lebanon’s Turtles and Defender of Hima...

In the heart of Lebanon’s coastal conservation movement stands Fadia Jouma, an activist, journalist, and fierce defender of the country's marine ecosystems. Dubbed the...
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Through the Lens of Khaled Nahra: The Living Tapestry of Hima...

As the golden sun rises over Hima Ebel El Saqi, its rays filter through the pine forests, casting a warm glow on the landscape....
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"Through the lens of local photographer Khaled Nahra, Hima Ebel El Saqi comes to life—a sanctuary of biodiversity and community-driven conservation. This Hima, nestled in South Lebanon, showcases the harmony between nature and people, where rich landscapes and diverse wildlife thrive under the stewardship of its residents. #HimaEbelElSaqi #NatureThroughLocalEyes #SPNL"

Through the Lens of Conservation: The Story of Hima Ebel El...

Hima Ebel El Saqi, a picturesque sanctuary in South Lebanon, stands as a testament to the harmony between nature and community stewardship. Through the...
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SPNL Leads Biodiversity Conservation Efforts in Jezzine Region Under the Bioconnect...

The Jezzine region, a biodiversity-rich area in Southern Lebanon, has become a focal point for conservation under the Bioconnect Project, funded by the European...