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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...
Hima Sites
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Hima Mansouri

Hima Mansouri, declared by SPNL and the concerned municipality in 2008, is similar to Hima Qoleileh as they have the same ecosystem. In this...
Hima Sites
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Hima Qoleileh

This coastal area is known for its marine biodiversity, leading SPNL and the municipality to announce it as a Hima in 2006. This 0.01...
Publications
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Al Hima : a way of life

This book is the fruit of a wide collaboration. It is an expression of rich ideas. But most of all it’s an articulation of passion....
What we do
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Conservation of the Marine Hima of Qoleileh Village, South Lebanon

Background Qoleileh, a coastal village in South Lebanon, is home to one of the country's few remaining healthy marine ecosystems. It has rocky shores, seagrass...
Publications
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Birds of the Middle East

A translated version into Arabic of the field guide “Birds of the Middle East” that identifies all the birds, local or migratory, through the...
Hima Sites
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The massive passage of migrating soaring birds over EbelEs- Saqi makes it an exclusive bottleneck area of national, regional, and international importance

Hima Ebel El-Saqi

On top of a hill, 760m above sea level, this 0.01 km2 area was declared as a Hima in 2004. Its faunal and floral...
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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