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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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In Conversation with Assad Serhal: Reviving the Hima for People and Nature

Today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Manoswini Sarkar sat down with Assad Serhal, Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature...

SPNL Organizes a Hiking Activity for AUB Graduate Students in Baysour Hima

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), in collaboration with the Municipality of Baysour and Baysour Hiking Group, organized a hiking...

Hima Shines at IUCN World Conservation Congress

Abu Dhabi, October 14, 2025 — The traditional Hima approach took center stage at the IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC), held in Abu Dhabi,...

Razan Al Mubarak to Al-Hima Magazine: The Desert and Nature’s Resilience Inspire Me

My Priority Is to Turn IUCN’s Vision into Action (Al Hima Magazine 6th Edition)  Interviewed by Raghida Haddad, Editor-in-Chief of Al Hima Magazine. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak is...
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Mount Hermon Nature Reserve Conservation Efforts Under the Bioconnect Project

The Mount Hermon Nature Reserve, a jewel of biodiversity in Lebanon, has taken center stage in conservation efforts under the Bioconnect Project, funded by...
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In September 2024, an endangered sea turtle was rescued by activist Fadia Jouma and released during the 10th release event at Hima Al Mansouri in southern Lebanon. Her dedication highlights the critical role of local conservationists in protecting vulnerable species. Photo Credit: Fadia Jouma

SPNL Advances Biodiversity Conservation in Tyr Coastal Nature Reserve Under the...

The Tyr Coastal Nature Reserve (TCNR), a critical site for biodiversity in Lebanon, is witnessing significant conservation advancements under the Bioconnect Project, funded by...
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Rhinolophus euryale Mediterranean horseshoe bat

Spotlight on Lebanon’s Vulnerable Bats Under the Bioconnect Project

Under the framework of the Bioconnect Project, funded by the European Union, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has been...
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Capturing the Elegance of the Little Egret in Ammiq Wetland

Photography by Chadi Saad, SPNL Homat Al Hima Activist and Manager of Hima Hammana Raptor Counting Site In the heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, the...
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SPNL’s Doroub Al Hima Trail Manager Leads Inspiring Journey to Shouf...

In an inspiring adventure that showcased resilience and a deep connection to nature, the Doroub Al Hima Trail Project Manager at the Society for...
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A Rare Encounter in Ammiq: The Little Bittern in Lebanon

Standing quietly among the reeds of Ammiq Wetland, Chadi Saad, a dedicated activist from the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL),...