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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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Women and the Hima: Empowering Communities, Protecting Nature and Sustaining Livelihoods

118 Lebanese Environmental NGOs Endorse the “Hima for Peace” Initiative

SPNL to expand the initiative through engagement with ten ministries and launch it internationally in Nairobi on 8 September 2026 A broad coalition of 118...

SPNL Publishes New Guide Celebrating Hima Niha and Hima Hardine: Two Sister Villages, One Living Heritage

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has released a new bilingual publication presenting Hima Niha and Hima Hardine as two...

Launch of the “Hima Niha Park” in Batroun During the “Homat Al Hima Forum” Under the Patronage of the Minister of Youth and Sports

Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Nora Bayrakdarian, the Homat Al Hima Forum was held in...
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Mushroom Hunters of Lebanon: Exploring Nature One Fungi at a Time

In the lush landscapes of Lebanon, a growing community of nature enthusiasts is turning to social media to share their mushroom discoveries and seek...
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Reviving Lebanon’s Agricultural Heritage: SPNL, GIZ, and Lebanese University Unite to...

In the face of mounting economic challenges and climate uncertainties, Lebanon’s small farmers are struggling to sustain their livelihoods. Yet, amidst these difficulties, a...
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The Return of the Goldfinch: How Hammana Became a Safe Haven...

For centuries, the European goldfinch has been a beloved presence in Lebanon’s forests and meadows, its bright plumage and melodic song symbolizing freedom, beauty,...
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The Honey Buzzards of Hima Hammana: A Spectacle of Migration and...

Every spring and autumn, the skies over Lebanon come alive with a breathtaking natural phenomenon—the migration of thousands of birds of prey. Among these...
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Rescuing Lebanon’s Majestic Raptors: A Second Chance for the Griffon Vulture

In the heart of Mount Lebanon, at the Luc Hoffmann Hima Home Rescue Center in Hima Kayfoun, a magnificent Griffon Vulture enjoys its daily...
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Reviving Ancestral Paths: The “Darib Jdoudna” Trail Blends Heritage, Nature, and...

Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of the Aley District, the "Darib Jdoudna" trail is more than just a scenic route connecting the towns of...