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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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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...

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

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...

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...
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Bird Shooting and Trapping Lebanon

The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link. By Lloyd Scott, CABS Campaigns and Operations Officer The eastern Mediterranean serves as a crucial migratory flyway...
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Hima Hammana: A Snowy Haven for Ski Tourism in Mount Lebanon

Nestled at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level, the picturesque village of Hammana in the Baabda district of Mount Lebanon transforms into...
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SPNL Launches Butterfly Garden and Plant Nursery at Quranic and Biblical...

The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has embarked on a new...
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SNOW: Toward a National Program

By Andre Bechara SNOW Program Director The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link. The School With No Walls (SNOW) program has firmly established itself...
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Mapping Nature’s Connectivity: SPNL’s Vision for Lebanon’s Hima

By Miryam Salloum Biodiversity Research and Data Manager The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link. Amid Lebanon’s breathtaking landscapes, a unique initiative is...
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Unveiling Lebanon’s Wildlife: SPNL’s Mammal Biodiversity Study in Himas

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), under the BioConnect project funded by the European Union, has completed a comprehensive Mammal...