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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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Homat Al Hima

30 New Nature Guides Graduate Under SPNL’s Homat al Hima Programme

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) celebrated the graduation of 30 participants from villages surrounding the Beirut River Valley and...

The Beiruter Highlights Assaad Serhal’s Tribute to the Legacy of Mona Khalil and Community-Based Conservation

In an article published on 30 June 2026, entitled "Beyond the Orange House: Mona Khalil's Lasting Legacy," journalist The Beiruter Editorial Team explores the...

Assad Serhal on Télé Liban’s “Hiwarat Al Saraya”: Lebanon’s Hima Model Earns Global Recognition

Mr. Assad Serhal, Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and member of the Global Council of BirdLife...

Wetlands: a powerful ally in climate resilience we can’t afford to overlook

By Megan Eldred, Senior Policy Manager, Sites at BirdLife International We are losing one of our most powerful natural allies against climate change, and yet...
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The Earthbound 30×30 Podcast Studio — Launching a New Voice for...

On March 10, Lebanon marks its National Protected Areas Day, a moment to recognize the ecological importance of the country’s protected landscapes. From mountain...
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At Hammana Hima Farm, the land is gently waking up — blossoms appearing, birds returning, and the first signs of green spreading across the soil.

World Wildlife Day 2026: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Conserving Health, Heritage...

On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on 3 March, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) reaffirms its...
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Decline of Populations of Migratory Species of Animals from 44% to...

An interim report which provides an update to the landmark State of the World’s Migratory Species (2024) warns that 49% of migratory species populations conserved by the global...
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A New Chapter for Environmental Media in Lebanon: From HIMA ECO...

In a country where environmental challenges are increasingly intertwined with economic and social pressures, a new movement is emerging, not only in forests and...
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Doroub Al-Hima Program Participates in 17 km Eco-Sports Trail from Ramhala...

Upon the invitation of Jungle Gym Fitness Center, the Hima Trails Program of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon participated in...
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Training Workshop for Hima Guardians within the Framework of the “Towards...

Within a comprehensive national vision aimed at strengthening community-based protection of natural resources, and under the framework of the project “Towards the First Natural...