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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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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...
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Anti-Poaching Unit Engages with Antonine School – Zahle to Promote Conservation...

Today, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) responded to an invitation from Sister Roula Karam,...
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Vibrant life at Komodo Gili Lawadarat Darat Reef, captured by Emanuel Gonçalves

2025 – A Year for Action: RISE UP’s Renewed Commitment to...

RISE UP As we enter 2025, we reflect on the ongoing challenges and the urgent need for decisive action to protect our ocean. In 2024, the...
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Majestic Common Cranes: A Spectacle in Lebanon’s Skies

Every year, as the seasons change, Lebanon’s skies become a theater of nature’s most breathtaking performances. Thousands of Common Cranes (Grus grus) take to...
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Environmental Delegation Engages Beirut Municipality on Marine Reserve and Natural Site...

As part of national efforts to protect the marine environment and enhance the sustainability of coastal ecosystems, a joint delegation visited Beirut Mayor Abdullah...
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In this interview, Andre Bechara delves into the deep-rooted meaning of Hima, an ancient conservation practice that fosters community-led stewardship of nature. 🌍💚

Hima: A word that is not translatable – An Interview with...

The Hima is a unique approach to biodiversity governance rooted in community stewardship and harmony with nature. More than just a model of conservation,...
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Strategic Partnership Between Ghadi and SPNL to Support “Hima” Scientifically and...

In a move that reflects their shared commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, Ghadi Association and the Society for the Protection of Nature in...