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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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Butterflies of Lebanon

Documenting Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Lifelong Mission in Science, Art, and Conservation

In a time when environmental challenges are mounting, this work stands as a testament to the power of persistence and vision. By documenting biodiversity...

Momentum Builds for Environmental Recovery and Conservation Efforts Across Lebanon

March 2026 marked a dynamic and multi-layered phase of work across environmental and conservation initiatives in Lebanon, with strong momentum observed in field engagement,...

Promoting Ecotourism and Sustainable Development through the “Hima Trails” Initiative

In the framework of promoting ecotourism concepts and sustainable development, Gungle Gym Fitness Center, in coordination with Society for the Protection of Nature in...

Qolalieh and Al Mansouri: From Living Himas to Silent Ruins

By Wassim El KhatibDirector, Homat Al Hima International Center, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) Qolalieh and Al Mansouri, two coastal villages...
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Vulture killing drug now available on EU market

By Rebecca Langer, Diclofenac is a powerful anti-inflammatory drug that has wiped out vulture populations in India, Pakistan and Nepal. Now, a repeat of this...
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BirdLife International announces Dr Hazell Shokellu Thompson as Acting CEO

By Adrian Long, Dr Hazell Shokellu Thompson is Acting CEO of BirdLife International after the recent resignation of Dr Marco Lambertini, who is joining WWF...
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The science of saving nature

By Martin Fowlie BirdLife’s UK Partner, the RSPB, is launching a new initiative, the RSPB Centre for Conservation Science  – which includes an online science...
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The absence of rainfall in Lebanon: upcoming water crisis?

By Giulia Del Sarto Lebanon will face a water crisis this spring and summer due to unprecedented scarcity in rainfall. January 2014 - usually...
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MED-PHARES project gathers five organizations to restore Mediterranean maritime areas

“Integrated Management Strategies for the development of the lighthouses and semaphores in the Mediterranean” is the title of the new project involving four Mediterranean...
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SEARCH Educational Workshop: Providing knowledge today to achieve future sustainability

As part of the SEARCH project, an educational workshop was held in Andeket, Upper Akkar. The project which is funded by the European Union, and...