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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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Grey-breasted Parakeets © Fábio Nunes / Aquasis
BirdLife International

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...
"Aammiq Wetland, one of the last remaining freshwater wetlands in Lebanon, serves as a vital stopover for migratory birds and a haven for biodiversity in the Bekaa Valley." Photo credit: Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) / Aammiq Wetland
Environment

Guardians of Nature: How Protected Areas in the Levant Are Struggling—and Thriving—in the Face of Turmoil

In the cradle of ancient civilizations, where wars, revolutions, and shifting borders have reshaped landscapes and histories alike, another struggle is quietly taking place—a...
Anti-Poaching Unit

Al-Qalamoun Police Detain Illegal Bird Hunter Using Nets and Glue Traps; North Lebanon Prosecutor Takes Action

Following a complaint submitted by sustainable hunters in North Lebanon to the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) regarding an individual who posted photos and videos on...
Hima

Btekhnay Hosted Landmark Event Launching the First Hima Waqf in Lebanon

Under the patronage of MP Hadi Abou Al Hessen, and in collaboration with the Waqf and Municipality of Btekhnay, the Society for the Protection...
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Local Perspectives: action for nature and people

Local conservationists from all around the world, working within the BirdLife International Partnership, sent in video messages that show their work and their values. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoS9zXaCVoY In...
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SPNL

LRI Reforestation Outreach project in Hima Anjar

LRI Reforestation Outreach project in Hima Anjar (May - Oct 2012) Project Goal: To raise awareness of local communities on the importance of the...
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Spring flowers blossom next to marshland and Anti-Lebanon Mountain at Kfar Zabad Globally Important Birding Area in Bekka Valley region of Lebanon Monday April 28, 2008. In 2005, the Kfar Zabad wetlands earned Hima status through the collaboration of local municipality officials and landowners with SPNL and other organizations engaged in wildlife conservation and eco-tourism.

Revive Traditional Approaches for the Benefit of the Future

Revive Traditional Approaches for the Benefit of the Future (December 2011- May 2013) Project Goal: To promote conservation of communal natural resources through revival...
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Improving Conservation Status of the GTB

Improving Conservation Status of the GTB -  vulnerable specie in the Anjar Hima (Jan - December 2012) Project Goal: To contribute to the...
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SPNL
Migratory soaring birds like White Stork Ciconia ciconia funnel through Lebanon as they glide on thermals.

MSB project

Mainstreaming Conservation of Migratory Soaring Birds into Key Productive Sectors along the Rift Valley/Red Sea Flyway (Sep 2010 – December 2012) – SPNL contribution Project...
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SPNL records tremendous participation in BirdLife World Congress in Ottawa

The 2013 BirdLife International World Congress marks two major anniversaries: the 90th anniversary of the organisation from which BirdLife evolved (making it the oldest...
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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