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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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SPNL Congratulates Razan Al Mubarak on Her Re-Election as IUCN President

Assad Serhal: “A renewed mandate for unity, science, and hope for nature and people.” Beirut, 16 October 2025 — The Society for the Protection of...

SPNL Meets with IUCN’s Tim Badman to Explore World Heritage Site Designation Process

During the IUCN World Conservation Congress held in Abu Dhabi, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) delegation met with Tim...

SPNL Empowers Local Communities through Nature-Based Solutions and Hima Awareness under the Al Murunah and Al Murunah+ Projects

Under the Al Murunah and Al Murunah+ projects, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) reaffirmed its commitment to empowering local...

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...
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New Wave of Conservation Funding for the Mediterranean: Small Grants Now...

The Mediterranean Basin, home to some of the world's most unique ecosystems and endangered species, is getting a much-needed boost for biodiversity conservation. Civil...
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Farewell to Adnan Al-Bdeiri… Friend of Nature and Ambassador of the...

With deep sadness and heavy hearts, the Arab and international environmental community bids farewell to our dear friend, educator, and passionate environmentalist, Adnan Al-Bdeiri,...
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The Ministry’s ambitious plan reflects a renewed sense of environmental responsibility that many hope will mark a lasting shift in Lebanon’s approach to conservation

Guardians of Lebanon’s Forests and Seas: A New Chapter in Environmental...

After years of anticipation, Lebanon has taken a bold and much-needed step toward safeguarding its natural treasures. On June 22, 2025, the Lebanese government...
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A Rare Visitor in the Reeds: Glossy Ibis Spotted Feeding in...

In the early glow of a summer morning, amidst the shimmering wetlands of East Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a rare and mesmerizing scene unfolded. A...
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Kornayel Declares its Public Forest a Hima: A Landmark Step for...

In a groundbreaking move for nature conservation and sustainable development, the Municipality of Kornayel has taken a decisive step to safeguard its most precious...
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A tranquil path leads through a vibrant Hima site, where wildflowers bloom and cedar forests thrive under Lebanon’s summer skies. This landscape reflects the harmony between nature and community conservation.
Photo Credit: Spyro Klitira

Lebanon’s Hima Sites Officially Recognized in World Database on Protected Areas

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is proud to announce that 27 Hima sites across Lebanon have been officially approved...