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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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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...

Coordination Meeting Between the Litani River Authority and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)

As part of efforts to strengthen environmental cooperation, a team from the Litani River Authority held a coordination meeting with a delegation from the...

Beirut River Valley: Towards Establishing Lebanon’s First Natural Park

Project Overview  Duration: 18 months (July 2025 – December 2026) Donor: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Target Area: Upper Beirut River Valley in Mount lebanon Villages...

Sustainable Water Ecosystems Restoration: Reviving the Upper Litani River and Qaraaoun Lake

Project Overview Duration: 17 months (June 2025 – November 2026) Donor: Donors' Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE) Target Area: West Bekaa (Upper Litani and Qaraoun Lake) Villages...
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Mount Lebanon Hima Center: A Haven for Wildlife and the Return...

Nestled within the rugged landscapes of Mount Lebanon, the Mount Lebanon Hima Center stands as a beacon of hope for migratory birds and wildlife....
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The Common Crane… A Sky Visitor Worth Protecting!

Every year, Lebanon’s skies witness a breathtaking spectacle as thousands of migratory birds pass through on their journey between Europe and Africa. However, this...
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Reviving the Hima: An Ancient Conservation Method

Faced with escalating desertification and overgrazing, Jordan is embracing an ancient land-management practice known as the hima to restore degraded ecosystems while supporting local...
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Jour El Bawashek: A Safe Haven for Migrating White Storks and...

High in the majestic landscape of Mount Lebanon, Jour El Bawashek stands as a beacon of hope for migrating birds, offering a critical sanctuary...
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Through the Lens of Conservation: The Floral Beauty of Hima Ebel...

Nestled atop a hill at 760 meters above sea level, Ebel el Saqi is a village that epitomizes the harmonious blend of natural beauty...
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#BeatWastePollution: The International Day of Zero Waste

The third International Day of Zero Waste, facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), will be...