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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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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...
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From Tradition to Global Conservation: How Hima Aligns with IUCN’s...

By Assad Serhal, Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), Founder and Chairman of Homat Al Hima International...
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SPNL Releases Sixth Issue of Al Hima Magazine Razan Al Mubarak:...

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has released the sixth issue of Al Hima magazine, spotlighting the upcoming International Union...
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Arab Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Biodiversity Finance for Climate Resilience Concludes with...

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) convened the Arab Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Biodiversity Finance for Climate Resilience on 17–18...
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Applications Open for Cambridge Masters in Conservation Leadership with BirdLife and...

The University of Cambridge has officially opened applications for its prestigious Masters in Conservation Leadership, a ground-breaking programme designed to equip the next generation...
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Campaigns against bird trapping with limesticks in Lebanon

Cruel Bird Trapping Exposed in Lebanon: Joint Teams Dismantle Limesticks in Anfeh This cruel trapping method remains widespread in Lebanon, where songbirds are considered a...
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Deputy Marc Daou Explores Guardians of Nature and Heritage: A Journey...

On a crisp morning in Mount Lebanon, Deputy Marc Daou joined Mayor of Chemlan Issam Hitti for a meaningful visit that blended heritage, spirituality,...