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...
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 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...
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...
Sea Turtles
One of SPNL’s strategy is to protect globally threatened species, amongst them are Sea Turtles. There are two species of sea turtles that breed...
Syrian Serin Bird
The Syrian Serin or Serinus Syriacus bird (النّعار السوري) is considered globally threatened and is currently classified as Vulnerable (VU) by Birdlife International (2011)....
Common Otter
The common otter was first seen in Anjar in 2007 feeding on fish, via a monitoring camera of a restaurant. This incidence led SPNL...
Wild Cat
Felis silvestris
Distribution: this subspecies occurs in North Africa, the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula. It is found in SPNL IBA site (Aanjar/Kfar Zabad...
SPNL receives “Best Practice” Award from the United Nations for improving...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL – BirdLife in Lebanon) recently received an international ‘best practice’ award for their work...
Hima Andket
Andket is recognized for being the biggest village in Akkar with a widely spread forest. In addition of its historical and cultural importance being...
