SPNL

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.
1934 Articles written
spot_img
Hima Farm

AUB Students Join SPNL’s Hima Farm for Community Service and Environmental Awareness in Hammana

In a vibrant display of youth engagement and environmental stewardship, a group of students from the American University of Beirut (AUB) has joined the...

APU Unit Visits Gendarmerie Commander: Joint Commitment to Strengthening Wildlife Protection and Combating Poaching

As part of ongoing efforts to bolster environmental security in Lebanon, the Commander of the Gendarmerie, Brigadier General Jean Aouad, received a delegation from...

Study Exposes Disconnect Between Conservation Policies and Local Realities in Lebanon’s Biosphere Reserves

A groundbreaking study has revealed critical gaps between conservation theory and practice in Lebanon’s biosphere reserves, calling for urgent reforms to make environmental protection...
Grey-breasted Parakeets © Fábio Nunes / Aquasis

How BirdLife International and the Conservation Leadership Programme Are Shaping the Future of Global Conservation

In the sweltering forests of northeastern Brazil, a once-forgotten parrot has reclaimed the skies. Thousands of miles away in Assam, India, young girls don...
Publications
SPNL

 The Birds of Lebanon in the Face of Climate Variation

In the heart of the Mediterranean, Lebanon's diverse landscapes provide sanctuary to an astonishing variety of bird species. From the lush coastal plains to...
SPNL

SPNL’s Hima Forests and Community Parks in Action: Preparing for a...

As the changing seasons bring new life to Lebanon’s landscapes, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is actively preparing its...
SPNL

Decline of Water Birds at Al Mansoura Lake and Ammiq Wetland...

Lebanon experienced an entire month of January without significant rainfall—a concerning trend for a country already struggling with post-war recovery and a prolonged economic...
SPNL
Red-headed Woodpecker pair at a nest cavity

Exploring the World of Birds: A Journey with Cornell Lab Bird...

In an era where digital learning has opened new doors for nature enthusiasts, the Cornell Lab Bird Academy stands out as a haven for...
SPNL

Guardians of the Sky: The Short-toed Snake Eagles of Hammana

A Tale of Resilience, Conservation, and the Struggle for Survival Nestled in the heart of Lebanon’s mountains, Hammana has long been a sanctuary for migrating...
SPNL

SPNL Participates in GIZ Workshop on Greenhouse-Grown Vegetables in Aley

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) participated in the workshop "Building Trust and Practical Planning" for the Value Chain Group...