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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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A New Chapter for Environmental Media in Lebanon: From HIMA ECO MEDIA to The Earthbound 30×30 Podcast

In a country where environmental challenges are increasingly intertwined with economic and social pressures, a new movement is emerging, not only in forests and...

Doroub Al-Hima Program Participates in 17 km Eco-Sports Trail from Ramhala to Damour Coast

Upon the invitation of Jungle Gym Fitness Center, the Hima Trails Program of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon participated in...

Training Workshop for Hima Guardians within the Framework of the “Towards the First Natural Park in Lebanon” Project

Within a comprehensive national vision aimed at strengthening community-based protection of natural resources, and under the framework of the project “Towards the First Natural...

From Green Iftars to Hima: A Faith-Based Call to Protect Shared Community Resources

As Ramadan approaches, Ummah For Earth, an initiative supported by Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa, is launching a regional campaign inviting communities to...
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Responsible Hunter Pierre Abou Jaoudeh Hands Over the Rescued Golden Eagle...

Based on a documented complaint from an environmental activist and a sustainable hunter regarding the presence of a raptor, specifically a Golden Eagle, inside...
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Up Close with the Pelicans of Lebanon: A Spectacle in Flight...

Each year, from the first week of September until mid-October, the skies over Lebanon witness a breathtaking natural phenomenon—the migration of pelicans. Since 2019,...
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a European Honey Buzzard killed by poachers in Lebanon, (c) @CABS_reports

The International Impact of Illegal Bird Hunting in Lebanon

Lebanon, a small but ecologically rich country, sits along one of the most important migratory routes for birds—the African-Eurasian Flyway. Each year, millions of...
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Photo Credit: Chadi Saad

Marine Birds of North Lebanon – A Crucial Conservation Effort

Lebanon’s coastline, stretching from Batroun to Cheikh Zennad, serves as an essential habitat for migrating and breeding marine birds. Despite the country's relatively small...
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The Rise of Exotic Birds in Lebanon’s Littoral Zone

Lebanon’s rich biodiversity has long been home to a diverse array of bird species, from native raptors soaring over the mountains to migratory songbirds...
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 The Birds of Lebanon in the Face of Climate Variation

In the heart of the Mediterranean, Lebanon's diverse landscapes provide sanctuary to an astonishing variety of bird species. From the lush coastal plains to...