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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...
Hima

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...
Projects

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...
Projects

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...
Hima
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Uniting Culture, Nature, and Peace: SPNL and Partners launch inspiring video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AgekalMdDU *Uniting Culture, Nature, and Peace: SPNL and Partners launch inspiring video advocating for the Global 30x30 Vision The Society for the Protection of Nature in...
Environment
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Ready to level up your birdwatching?

Join the world's largest garden wildlife survey What is Big Garden Birdwatch? Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Every year, hundreds of...
BirdLife International
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Ban Lead Now: Sign Our Petition

It's a scandal that every year, 44,000 tonnes of lead ammunition and fishing weights are still being released into Europe’s environment. This continues to happen,...
Environment
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Lebanon Achieves Conservation Milestone: Shouf Biosphere Reserve Joins IUCN Green List

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA), announced the inclusion of Lebanon’s Shouf Biosphere Reserve in the...
Hima
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Reviving Hima and Championing Marine Protected Areas in Lebanon

By Assad Serhal Lebanon’s coastal waters are a treasure trove of biodiversity, home to endangered species such as the Mediterranean monk seal, sea turtles, and...
Al-Hima Magazine
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Lebanese Environment Forum Launches Campaign to Establish Marine Protected Areas

By Malek Ghandour Secretary General of the Lebanese Environment Forum In 2012, the Lebanese Ministry of Environment developed the National Strategy for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)....
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The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable development, and safeguarding Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. As the national partner of BirdLife International, SPNL embraces the Hima approach, a community-based conservation model that harmonizes nature, people, and culture. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower communities to protect vital ecosystems and species while ensuring livelihoods and well-being. Join us in our mission to preserve Lebanon's unique environment for future generations. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more and support our initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon