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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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Assad Serhal & Malek Ghandour Meet Dr. Ali Ramadan: Advancing the Classification of Hima Areas

Yesterday, a pivotal meeting took place between Assad Adel Serhal—Founder & Chairman of Homat Al Hima International (HHI), Director General of SPNL, and BirdLife...
Migratory soaring birds like White Stork Ciconia ciconia funnel through Lebanon as they glide on thermals.

Mapping Lebanon’s Avian Heritage: A New Vision for Conservation

In the intricate landscapes of Lebanon, where cedar forests meet coastal plains and snow-capped peaks descend into fertile valleys, a quiet yet transformative conservation...

The Art of Conservation: Dina Al Rifai and the Rise of SPNL’s Mascot Universe

In a world where storytelling and conservation rarely intertwine, Dina Al Rifai has found a way to make them dance together—colorfully, joyfully, and meaningfully....

Towards Lebanon’s First Natural Park: A Vision Unfolds in Ras El Matn

By Assad Serhal In the heart of Mount Lebanon, a landmark environmental initiative is taking shape. Lebanon’s first officially designated Higher Matn Natural Park is...
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SPNL and Partners Expose Ongoing Bird Slaughter in Terbol, Northern Lebanon...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw3zG1-oxko The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), in partnership with the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) and the Middle Eastern Sustainable...
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Martin Harper, CEO, BirdLife International. Photo Copyright: Eleanor Bentall

Nature Needs Healthy Civil Societies

BirdLife's CEO Martin Harper's opinion on civil society and conservation We are currently witness to a disturbing trend around the world: healthy civil society filled...
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International Youth Group Explores Hima Hammana and SPNL’s Anahita Bird Observatory

A vibrant group of young nature enthusiasts from France, Spain, Canada, and Lebanon came together on Sunday to explore the Anahita Bird Observatory and...
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A Whisper of Spring: The Common Chiffchaff Returns to Beirut

As the sun rose over the glistening waters of the Beirut Waterfront on the morning of March 26, a faint, rhythmic sound echoed through...
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“Hema is a Tent”: Reflections from Kenya to Arabia on Conservation...

When Dr. Munir Virani, Chief Executive of the Mohamed Bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund, sat down for Suhoor during Ramadan in Abu Dhabi, he...
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SPNL Applauds National Geographic Arabic for Showcasing Hima’s Role in Reviving...

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) welcomes the in-depth feature article published by National Geographic Arabic – issued by Abu...