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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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Hima

Assad Serhal & Malek Ghandour Meet Dr. Ali Ramadan: Advancing the Classification of Hima Areas

Yesterday, a pivotal meeting took place between Assad Adel Serhal—Founder & Chairman of Homat Al Hima International (HHI), Director General of SPNL, and BirdLife...
Migratory soaring birds like White Stork Ciconia ciconia funnel through Lebanon as they glide on thermals.
Hima

Mapping Lebanon’s Avian Heritage: A New Vision for Conservation

In the intricate landscapes of Lebanon, where cedar forests meet coastal plains and snow-capped peaks descend into fertile valleys, a quiet yet transformative conservation...
Hima

The Art of Conservation: Dina Al Rifai and the Rise of SPNL’s Mascot Universe

In a world where storytelling and conservation rarely intertwine, Dina Al Rifai has found a way to make them dance together—colorfully, joyfully, and meaningfully....
Natural Parks

Towards Lebanon’s First Natural Park: A Vision Unfolds in Ras El Matn

By Assad Serhal In the heart of Mount Lebanon, a landmark environmental initiative is taking shape. Lebanon’s first officially designated Higher Matn Natural Park is...
BirdLife International
SPNL

It’s autumn, free the Nature Directives!

By Ariel Brunner It’s “back to school” for the European Commission after the summer break and one of the first issues on the table is...
Wings & Waves Newsletter
SPNL

Wings and Waves August 2016

Publications Homat Al-Hima Guideline Manual Download the Guideline Manual By Assad Serhal, Director General, SPNL Homat Al Hima (HH) are intrinsic to the Hima communities, the same villages and...
What we do
SPNL

Luc Hoffmann Memorial Ceremony, at Tour du Valat, Camarque, South France

By Assad Serhal – SPNL Director General Twenty years have passed, since our first encounter with Luc, where my wife Zeina and I were invited...
Environment
SPNL

Machnouk: The Approval of the Decree Establishing an Environmental Control will...

Mohammad Machnouk, the minister of environment, announced in a statement that: “The approval of the decree establishing an environmental control, by the council of...
Biodiversity Guardianship
SPNL

Houbara Bustard nest discovered in Jordan

For the first time since its release between 2014-2016 under the Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Houbara Reintroduction Project, a Houbara bustard nest has been...
Environment
SPNL

The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and...

In 1995 the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the World Programme of Action for Youth, setting a policy framework and guidelines for national action and...
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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