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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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BirdLife International

Farewell to Adnan Al-Bdeiri… Friend of Nature and Ambassador of the Hima

With deep sadness and heavy hearts, the Arab and international environmental community bids farewell to our dear friend, educator, and passionate environmentalist, Adnan Al-Bdeiri,...
The Ministry’s ambitious plan reflects a renewed sense of environmental responsibility that many hope will mark a lasting shift in Lebanon’s approach to conservation
Environment

Guardians of Lebanon’s Forests and Seas: A New Chapter in Environmental Protection

After years of anticipation, Lebanon has taken a bold and much-needed step toward safeguarding its natural treasures. On June 22, 2025, the Lebanese government...
Hima

A Rare Visitor in the Reeds: Glossy Ibis Spotted Feeding in Lebanon’s Ammiq Wetland

In the early glow of a summer morning, amidst the shimmering wetlands of East Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a rare and mesmerizing scene unfolded. A...
Hima Sites

Kornayel Declares its Public Forest a Hima: A Landmark Step for Lebanon’s Environmental Heritage

In a groundbreaking move for nature conservation and sustainable development, the Municipality of Kornayel has taken a decisive step to safeguard its most precious...
Al-Hima Magazine
SPNL
Greater flamingos seized in October 2021. The hunter was sentenced with a one- year jail term, confiscation of his shotgun and revocation of his hunting licence for life

CABS anti-poaching work on Malta – a success story

By Axel Hirschfeld, CABS chief press and communications officer With its central location in the Mediterranean Sea, the Maltese archipelago is an important stepping stone...
Al-Hima Magazine
SPNL

IRHAM AL-TAYR: From Signs to Sanctuaries A Lifelong Battle for Lebanon’s...

By Faisal Abu-Izzeddine, agricultural engineer and protected area consultant, currently chairman of Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve Committee. Like most Lebanese I lived thru countless regional...
Al-Hima Magazine
SPNL
SPNL announcing the establishment of an IBA in Lebanon

A Magic Carpet Ride: A Journey Through the Middle East’s Wildlife...

By Richard Porter, adviser on bird conservation for BirdLife international, founder of OSME, and author and co-author of several books, including Field Guide to...
Al-Hima Magazine
SPNL

The Anti-Poaching Unit’s Mission to Rescue Two Egyptian Vultures

By Adonis Khatib, head of the Middle East Center for Sustainable Flight for Survival Hunting (MESHC) and field coordinator for responsible hunting at SPNL A...
Al-Hima Magazine
SPNL

Adonis Al-Khatib: From Vision to Reality in Anti-Poaching

During bird migration seasons, CABS international teams—consisting of bird experts and wildlife crime specialists—join forces with SPNL, MESHC, and their sustainable hunting partners in...
Al-Hima Magazine
SPNL

Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) in Lebanon: BirdLife Declares 16...

These areas help identify locations where birds are threatened, near-threatened, or have a limited geographic range, facilitating their protection by the state and conservation...
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The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable development, and safeguarding Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. As the national partner of BirdLife International, SPNL embraces the Hima approach, a community-based conservation model that harmonizes nature, people, and culture. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower communities to protect vital ecosystems and species while ensuring livelihoods and well-being. Join us in our mission to preserve Lebanon's unique environment for future generations. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more and support our initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon