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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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SNOW Program

SNOW Session on Water Inspires Children in Zouk Mikhael

At La Maison de la Culture in Zouk Mikhael, a group of eager young learners gathered today for a unique educational experience under the...

Lebanon’s Protected Areas: Between Ancient Traditions and Global Conservation Goals

Lebanon is at a crossroads: its protected areas, recorded in the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA), reveal both achievements and gaps in the...

Guardians of Hima: Youth Leading Lebanon’s Environmental Future

Through its BioConnect Aside Event project, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), in collaboration with the Modern University for Business...

“Earth and Freedom” Sports and Environmental Activity in Baysour Hima

As part of efforts to promote environmental awareness and encourage outdoor sports, the Directorate of Education and Youth of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party...
Fish and Wildlife Unit
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Awareness Training on Sustainable Hunting, Anti-Poaching, and Wildlife Photography at Qaraoun...

On March 3, 2025, the Homat Al Hima International Center (HHIC), in collaboration with the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) and the Fish & Wildlife Unit,...
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“Aabey’s Return to Its History”: Preserving Heritage Through the Hima Approach

🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) A historic opportunity has emerged to...
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Connecting Nature and Heritage: Expanding the Hima Trails Network in Aley...

Nestled in the heart of Mount Lebanon, a network of ancient trails is being brought back to life, connecting nature lovers, hikers, and local...
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Common hooktail Paragomphus genei A fairly small dragonfly with a body length of 37-50 mm and a hindwing length of 20-26 mm, the only species with a characteristic hooked tail and green thorax. This dragonfly lives in slow-flowing open streams, intermittent rivers, pools, lakes, and marshes. The common flies in the summer months, spending much of its time perched on rocks and plants.

Jewels of the Sky: Lebanon’s Dragonflies and Damselflies in a Changing...

🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) In the shimmering heat of a...
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"Lepidopteran Meadow" – A vibrant hand-drawn illustration by Hussein Zorkot, depicting the intricate relationships between Lebanon’s wildflowers, butterflies, and pollinators. This detailed artwork celebrates the biodiversity of meadows, showcasing essential species that contribute to ecosystem balance. 🌿🦋🐞 #WildlifeArt #Biodiversity #Pollinators #SPNL

Mapping Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Month in the Life of a Biomonitoring...

In the rolling landscapes of Lebanon, where valleys and mountains shelter a rich array of biodiversity, a quiet but significant effort is underway. Husein...
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Empowering Communities: Ras El Matn Welcomes SPNL’s Citizen Science Training for...

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) successfully conducted a Citizen Science for Biodiversity training at Ras El Matn Municipality. The...