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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

Is “Hima” Stronger Than Protected Areas? Assad Serhal: Lebanon Has Introduced a Global Model for Nature Conservation and Community Stewardship

At a time when environmental and climate challenges are accelerating worldwide and pressure on natural resources and biodiversity continues to intensify, Lebanon’s “Hima” model...

Promoting Safety and Sustainability: SPNL Organizes First Aid Training on Hima Trails

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) continues implementing its training program within the framework of the “Hima Trails” initiative, in...

Rehabilitation and Reopening of the Historic “Darb El Maydi” Hiking Trail Connecting Niha, Kfour El Arbi, and Hardine

The historic hiking trail connecting the villages of Niha, Kfour El Arbi, and Hardine, formerly known as “Darb El Maydi,” has officially been rehabilitated...

IUCN Launches the Second Edition of the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions

A renewed global framework to advance high-integrity, scalable, and inclusive Nature-based Solutions worldwide The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially launched the...
SNOW Program
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Minister of Education Supports “School With No Walls” SNOW Program: Enhancing...

The Minister of Education and Higher Education in the caretaker government, Judge Abbas Halabi, emphasized the significance of the "School With No Walls" SNOW...
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The Importance of “Doroub Al-Hima” in Lebanon

The "Doroub Al-Hima" trails, launched by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), are pioneering initiatives promoting eco-tourism and sustainable development...
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“Doroub Al-Hima” Project – Promoting Eco-Tourism in Lebanon

As part of its ongoing efforts to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable development, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is...
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The Devastating Extinction of the Slender-Billed Curlew

CEPF Unveils Winter 2025 Mediterranean Conservation Newsletter: A New Phase for...

The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) has released its Winter 2025 edition of the Mediterranean Conservation Newsletter, highlighting groundbreaking conservation initiatives and launching Phase...
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SPNL Reaches Hundreds of Lebanese Students Through EU-Funded SNOW Program

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), with funding from the European Union through the BioConnect project, has successfully delivered its...
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Hima Garden: A Safe Haven for Tortoises and Biodiversity Conservation

Tortoises play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, acting as seed dispersers and habitat engineers. In the Hima Garden, managed by the Society...