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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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Hima

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.
Hima

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...
Hima

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....
Natural Parks

Towards Lebanon’s First Natural Park: A Vision Unfolds in Ras El Matn

By Assad Serhal In the heart of Mount Lebanon, a landmark environmental initiative is taking shape. Lebanon’s first officially designated Higher Matn Natural Park is...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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Releasing a healed condor

This young male condor had been found badly wounded, starving, with broken wings, in Catamarca, northern Argentina, near the Andes range where they belong....
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERING COUNTERS & TRAINERS FOR RAPTOR MIGRATION COUNT LEBANON...

Lebanon is situated straight in the eastern Mediterranean flyway and sees the annual migration of hundreds of thousands of raptors, storks and other soaring...
Biodiversity Guardianship
SPNL

THE WHITE STORK HAS TAKEN OFF! DISCOVER THE ‘STORK VILLAGES’ WHERE...

Today, our White stork is taking off from Germany, where it has spent an idyllic summer of love finding a mate, building a nest...
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Project Coordinator

Terms of Reference Job Title: Project Coordinator Reporting to: Assistant Director General Introduction on SPNL SPNL is one of the oldest environmental NGOs in Lebanon. It was established...
Hima Sites
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Hima Kfarmatta

The municipal council of Kfarmatta in coordination with SPNL, declared in 2019 the municipal land of the village as Hima for sustainable use such...
Wings & Waves Newsletter
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Wings & Waves Newsletter | July 2019

Wings & Waves Newsletter | July 2019 Lebanese Birds Captured In Ways You’ve Never Seen Before This is just a typical day in the...
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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