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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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Lebanese Environment Forum Pushes for a Legal Framework for Marine Protected Areas Network in Lebanon

After years of active efforts to safeguard Lebanon’s environment, particularly its coastal and marine ecosystems, the Lebanese Environment Forum (LEF), in partnership with the...
BirdLife International

Nature’s Silent Guardians: Celebrating Vultures on International Vulture Awareness Day

A Misunderstood Bird with a Vital Role They circle high above the savannas, deserts, and mountains, their silhouettes stark against the horizon. For centuries, vultures...
The Beirut River Valley stands out as both a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) and a Prime Butterfly Area (PBA) in Lebanon
Hima

2,900 Species Illustrated, 440 Recorded in Beirut Valley: Lebanon’s Biodiversity in Focus

Lebanon’s Beirut Valley has once again revealed its secrets through the lens of biomonitoring. With every hike, photograph, and field note, Husein Ali Zorkot...
Hima

Mapping Lebanon’s Green Heart: A Landmark Flora and Biodiversity Map

Lebanon has taken a significant step forward in documenting and protecting its natural heritage with the launch of the first national map of flora...
Hima
SPNL
Rhinolophus euryale Mediterranean horseshoe bat

Spotlight on Lebanon’s Vulnerable Bats Under the Bioconnect Project

Under the framework of the Bioconnect Project, funded by the European Union, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has been...
Hima
SPNL

Capturing the Elegance of the Little Egret in Ammiq Wetland

Photography by Chadi Saad, SPNL Homat Al Hima Activist and Manager of Hima Hammana Raptor Counting Site In the heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, the...
Doroub Al-Hima
SPNL

SPNL’s Doroub Al Hima Trail Manager Leads Inspiring Journey to Shouf...

In an inspiring adventure that showcased resilience and a deep connection to nature, the Doroub Al Hima Trail Project Manager at the Society for...
Hima
SPNL

A Rare Encounter in Ammiq: The Little Bittern in Lebanon

Standing quietly among the reeds of Ammiq Wetland, Chadi Saad, a dedicated activist from the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL),...
Hima
SPNL

The Eurasian Coot’s Breeding Journey in Ammiq Wetland: A Story of...

Captured by Chadi Saad, SPNL Homat Al Hima Activist and Manager of Hima Hammana Raptor Counting Site In the heart of Ammiq Wetland, Lebanon’s last...
Hima
SPNL

Clash in the Skies: Two Common Kestrels Battle for Territory in...

As the snowstorm settled over the highlands of Hima Hammana, the rugged beauty of Lebanon’s mountainous landscape transformed into a pristine white expanse. In...
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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