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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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Hima for Peace Takes Centre Stage at BirdLife Summit in Nairobi

From protecting birds and habitats to building bridges between communities, Lebanon’s Hima revival offers a community-led pathway to conservation, resilience and peace   Nairobi, Kenya —...

Birds are running out of places to land: 45% of migratory bird species now in decline 

BirdLife International today publishes State of the World's Birds at the Global Flyways Summit in Nairobi. BirdLife Partners, NGOs, governments and financial institutions sign the Nairobi Flyways Declaration, as...

Andre Bechara Highlights SPNL’s Hima Model for Community-Led Conservation at BirdLife Summit

Andre Bechara, Head of the Homat Al Hima Programme at the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), brought Lebanon’s Hima experience...

Remember this word: HIMA.

In a powerful 60-second pitch, Raghida Haddad, Editor in Chief of Al Hima environmental magazine, addressed nearly 500 delegates from 124 countries gathered at...
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Guardians of Ammiq: The Little Squacco Heron’s Story of Survival

In the heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, nestled among the lush reeds and shimmering waters, lies the Ammiq Wetland—a sanctuary of biodiversity and a...
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Discover the Breathtaking Beauty of Hima Hammana After the Snowstorm! ❄️🏔️

Following the snowstorm that hit Lebanon on February 7, 2025, Hima Hammana has transformed into a winter wonderland, with snow-covered mountain trails and the...
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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....