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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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BirdLife International

New Wave of Conservation Funding for the Mediterranean: Small Grants Now Open

The Mediterranean Basin, home to some of the world's most unique ecosystems and endangered species, is getting a much-needed boost for biodiversity conservation. Civil...
BirdLife International

Farewell to Adnan Al-Bdeiri… Friend of Nature and Ambassador of the Hima

With deep sadness and heavy hearts, the Arab and international environmental community bids farewell to our dear friend, educator, and passionate environmentalist, Adnan Al-Bdeiri,...
The Ministry’s ambitious plan reflects a renewed sense of environmental responsibility that many hope will mark a lasting shift in Lebanon’s approach to conservation
Environment

Guardians of Lebanon’s Forests and Seas: A New Chapter in Environmental Protection

After years of anticipation, Lebanon has taken a bold and much-needed step toward safeguarding its natural treasures. On June 22, 2025, the Lebanese government...
Hima

A Rare Visitor in the Reeds: Glossy Ibis Spotted Feeding in Lebanon’s Ammiq Wetland

In the early glow of a summer morning, amidst the shimmering wetlands of East Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a rare and mesmerizing scene unfolded. A...
Butterflies of Lebanon
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Biomonitoring Lebanon: A Season of Discovery

Husein Ali Zorkot, a dedicated biologist and scientific illustrator, has been tirelessly crisscrossing the Lebanese mountains and valleys—camera, notebook, and GPS in hand—to track...
Fish and Wildlife Unit
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Wings Over Aammiq: The Silent Journey of the Black Storks

It was just past dawn in the Bekaa Valley, when the early spring fog still hugged the low hills, and the sky was a...
Anti-Poaching Unit
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Awareness Lecture for Students at Sagbine Official Secondary School in West...

The Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) organized an awareness lecture for a group of students from Sagbine Official Secondary School. The session explained the differences between...
Hima
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Qoleileh’s Hima: A Southern Sanctuary Where Land, Sea, and Community Thrive

🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) On December 13, 2006, the municipal...
Environment
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Lebanon biogeographical map.

Mapping Lebanon’s Hidden Biogeographic Borders—A New Blueprint for Biodiversity

🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) For years, Lebanon’s exceptional biodiversity—compressed into...
Hima Farm
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Almond Blossoms Welcoming Pollinators Across Hima Sites and Farms

As spring unfolds across Lebanon, SPNL’s Butterfly Gardens come alive with a vibrant display of almond blossoms, attracting an array of pollinators, including bees,...
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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