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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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Lebanon Launches First National Bird Distribution Map within Key Biodiversity Areas

In a groundbreaking step for environmental conservation, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has unveiled the country’s first comprehensive map...

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....
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Swallowtail Magic: First Record of Papilio machaon at the Butterfly Garden

The Butterfly Garden is delighted to announce a remarkable first—the recorded presence of swallowtail butterflies (Papilio machaon) within its vibrant ecosystem. This exciting discovery...
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Arsal hosts “One Square Meter” Workshop

The One Square Meter is a needle-felt sculpture which creatively demonstrates, in tangible form, the link between mobile pastoralism and biodiversity. It is comprised...
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Wings & Waves Newsletter | June 2019

Wings & Waves Newsletter | June 2019 CEPF small grants for Cultural Landscapes in Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and Jordan CEPF has just announced the...
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BirdLife hosts joint WORKSHOP in Madrid on the Monitoring and Raising...

The International Workshop on the Illegal Killing, Trapping and Trade of Birds: Monitoring and Raising Public Awareness took place in Madrid, Spain on the...
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Lavender Season in Full Bloom: A Fragrant Spectacle Unfolds

As spring unfolds across Lebanon, vibrant lavenders are in full bloom, heralding the season of butterflies, bees, and hummingbird hawkmoths. Nature enthusiasts and families...
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CEPF small grants for Cultural Landscapes in Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and...

CEPF has just announced the call for small grants for Mediterranean cultural landscapes; eligible countries are Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan. You can find the call...