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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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The Beiruter Highlights Assaad Serhal’s Tribute to the Legacy of Mona Khalil and Community-Based Conservation

In an article published on 30 June 2026, entitled "Beyond the Orange House: Mona Khalil's Lasting Legacy," journalist The Beiruter Editorial Team explores the...

Assad Serhal on Télé Liban’s “Hiwarat Al Saraya”: Lebanon’s Hima Model Earns Global Recognition

Mr. Assad Serhal, Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and member of the Global Council of BirdLife...

Wetlands: a powerful ally in climate resilience we can’t afford to overlook

By Megan Eldred, Senior Policy Manager, Sites at BirdLife International We are losing one of our most powerful natural allies against climate change, and yet...

New York Times Highlights Legacy of Mona Khalil and Her Lifelong Commitment to Sea Turtle Conservation

A recent article by New York Times reporter Ishani Desai paid tribute to the life and work of Mona Khalil, the renowned conservationist and...
Butterflies of Lebanon
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Mapping Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Month in the Life of a Biomonitoring...

In the rolling landscapes of Lebanon, where valleys and mountains shelter a rich array of biodiversity, a quiet but significant effort is underway. Husein...
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Empowering Communities: Ras El Matn Welcomes SPNL’s Citizen Science Training for...

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) successfully conducted a Citizen Science for Biodiversity training at Ras El Matn Municipality. The...
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Al-Aabbassiyah’s Path Towards the 30×30 Target: Green Hima in the Woodland...

The Lebanese Environment Forum (LEF) successfully organized a seminar and a traveling exhibition on marine reserves at the Municipality of Al-Aabbassiyah in the Tyre...
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Lucy Haskell, Science Officer, BirdLife International

Celebrating the remarkable women within the BirdLife Partnership

Today, we celebrate extraordinary women nominated by the BirdLife Partnership for their leadership, dedication, and passion for nature conservation. Their journey has often been...
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The Return of the Eurasian Jay to Hima Hammana

For years, the Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) had vanished from Hima Hammana, a village where it was once a familiar sight in the forests....
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SPNL Launches Landmark “Manual for Citizen Science Biodiversity Monitoring in Lebanon”

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is proud to announce the release of its latest publication, "Manual for Citizen Science...