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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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Lebanon Launches First National Bird Distribution Map within Key Biodiversity Areas

In a groundbreaking step for environmental conservation, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has unveiled the country’s first comprehensive map...
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....
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Illegal killing has contributed to the population collapse of the once widespread European Turtle-dove © BirdLife Malta

When Doves Die

Each year, around 25 million birds are illegally killed across the Mediterranean – a region where many, such as the declining European Turtle-dove, are...
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Launch of SPNL’s 2022 Annual Report: Revival of Hima Creates A...

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Society for Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) 2022 report, available now for download. This annual...
Hima
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SPNL signed first MOU on C4C Project: Municipality of Jdeidet El-Chouf...

The Municipality of Jdeidet El-Chouf, represented by the Head of Municipality, Eng. Hisham Fatayri and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon...
Hima
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Leading the way: Assad Serhal, co-founder of the environmental organization Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon, shows interested visitors one of the 28 protected Hima areas.

Lebanon’s water shortage CAN A 1,500-YEAR-OLD METHOD SECURE PEACE IN THE...

Heat waves, severe droughts, water shortages: the consequences of climate change are already very evident in Lebanon, and could lead to new outbreaks of...
What we do
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Environmental organizations meet the Minister of Energy and Water, Dr. Walid...

The Minister of Energy and Water in the caretaker government, Dr. Walid Fayad, met with a delegation that included the Director General of the...
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Environmental organizations meets the Minister of Agriculture, Abbas Hajj Hassan

The Minister of Agriculture in the caretaker government, Dr. Abbas Hajj Hassan, met with a delegation that included the Director General of the Society...
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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