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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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Five New Himas Double the Network in SPNL’s West Bekaa Project Area

New sites in Kefraya, Saghbine, Lala, Baaloul and Joub Jannine bring the project area’s Hima network to ten. SPNL’s fieldwork and engagement with municipalities in...

Making Dairy Wastewater Treatment Work in West Bekaa

Assessments of nine factories highlight the need to combine suitable technology with operator training, maintenance and affordable running costs. Installing a wastewater treatment system is...
Pictures from field visits to the dairy industries

SPNL Works with Municipalities and Dairy Producers to Protect the Upper Litani

Municipal meetings and visits to nine dairy factories lay the groundwork for practical measures to reduce wastewater pollution. The Society for the Protection of Nature...

SPNL Training Strengthens Skills to Address Dairy Wastewater Pollution

Litani River Authority teams and civil society representatives take part in two days of practical learning on wastewater assessment, treatment and pollution prevention. SPNL held...
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Anti-Poaching Unit Engages with Antonine School – Zahle to Promote Conservation...

Today, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) responded to an invitation from Sister Roula Karam,...
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Vibrant life at Komodo Gili Lawadarat Darat Reef, captured by Emanuel Gonçalves

2025 – A Year for Action: RISE UP’s Renewed Commitment to...

RISE UP As we enter 2025, we reflect on the ongoing challenges and the urgent need for decisive action to protect our ocean. In 2024, the...
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Majestic Common Cranes: A Spectacle in Lebanon’s Skies

Every year, as the seasons change, Lebanon’s skies become a theater of nature’s most breathtaking performances. Thousands of Common Cranes (Grus grus) take to...
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Environmental Delegation Engages Beirut Municipality on Marine Reserve and Natural Site...

As part of national efforts to protect the marine environment and enhance the sustainability of coastal ecosystems, a joint delegation visited Beirut Mayor Abdullah...
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In this interview, Andre Bechara delves into the deep-rooted meaning of Hima, an ancient conservation practice that fosters community-led stewardship of nature. 🌍💚

Hima: A word that is not translatable – An Interview with...

The Hima is a unique approach to biodiversity governance rooted in community stewardship and harmony with nature. More than just a model of conservation,...
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Strategic Partnership Between Ghadi and SPNL to Support “Hima” Scientifically and...

In a move that reflects their shared commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, Ghadi Association and the Society for the Protection of Nature in...