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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

A New Era for Global Conservation: BirdLife International and the World Bank Join Forces to Protect Migratory Birds Across Continents

In a landmark moment for global biodiversity, the World Bank and BirdLife International have launched the African–Eurasian Flyway Initiative (AEFI) — an unprecedented effort...
Hima

Fishermen at the Heart of Coastal Conservation: SPNL engages Mansouri community under the BioConnect project

Under the BioConnect project, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) organized a full-day workshop with the fishermen of Mansouri, located...
Hima

Hima Kefraya: A Step Toward a Cleaner Environment and a Greener Future

In a remarkable initiative that reflects the spirit of partnership and community responsibility, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has...
Hima Sites

Lebanon Welcomes Its 39th Hima: Hima Saghbine Strengthens the Bond Between Nature and People

Nestled in the green heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, the village of Saghbine has become home to the country’s 39th Hima, a community-managed conservation...
Al-Hima Magazine
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Shimlan Hima Village: Lebanon’s First Eco-Tourism Haven

By Zeina Hitti and Celine Faitrouni, Hima Shimlan Team Eco-tourism is becoming an increasingly popular and modern form of travel, allowing visitors to explore destinations...
Al-Hima Magazine
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Reviving Anfeh’s Fishing Legacy: A 2018 Initiative to Empower a Struggling...

By Dr. Nadine Panayot, associate professor of history and archaeology, curator of the Archaeological Museum, American University of Beirut (AUB); director of Hima Anfeh   In...
Al-Hima Magazine
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Rare Bird Club: BirdLife International Heroes Saving 1,286 Endangered Birds

The Charming Yellow Bird and the Conservation Hero The adorable yellow bird depicted in the painting above is the Syrian Serin, a species threatened with...
Al-Hima Magazine
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Greater flamingos seized in October 2021. The hunter was sentenced with a one- year jail term, confiscation of his shotgun and revocation of his hunting licence for life

CABS anti-poaching work on Malta – a success story

By Axel Hirschfeld, CABS chief press and communications officer With its central location in the Mediterranean Sea, the Maltese archipelago is an important stepping stone...
Al-Hima Magazine
SPNL

IRHAM AL-TAYR: From Signs to Sanctuaries A Lifelong Battle for Lebanon’s...

By Faisal Abu-Izzeddine, agricultural engineer and protected area consultant, currently chairman of Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve Committee. Like most Lebanese I lived thru countless regional...
Al-Hima Magazine
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SPNL announcing the establishment of an IBA in Lebanon

A Magic Carpet Ride: A Journey Through the Middle East’s Wildlife...

By Richard Porter, adviser on bird conservation for BirdLife international, founder of OSME, and author and co-author of several books, including Field Guide to...
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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