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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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Youth Volunteers Unite to Protect Hima Anjar Wetland in Large-Scale Cleanup Initiative

On November 1, 2025, the Hima Anjar Wetland came alive with the spirit of volunteerism and environmental stewardship as more than 40 young members...
Hussein Al-Mousawi, Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic Arabic Edition, with SPNL’s General Director Assad Serhal during the recent IUCN Conference held in the UAE.

National Geographic Arabia Highlights the Hima Model in its Editorial

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) warmly commends the editorial written by journalist Hussein Al-Mousawi in the latest issue of...

Diplomats Celebrate Nature and Community in Hima Ras Al Matn

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) proudly commends the Al Matn Organisation for Environmental and Sustainable Development (MESD) for organizing...

Poaching Crisis Decimates Lesser Spotted Eagles in Lebanon

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is sounding the alarm after the tragic discovery of a critically injured Lesser Spotted...
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Skimming the Autumn Light: Three Terns at Aammiq

On a warm September morning at Aammiq Wetland—the largest remaining freshwater marsh in Lebanon—wildlife photographer and SPNL Birdwatcher Chadi Saad caught a fleeting trio...
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Major Bird Trapping Operation in Halba, North Lebanon Shut Down!

Today, we delivered a significant blow to illegal wildlife crime during the peak autumn migration season 🍂. Working with our partners and with rapid support...
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“Even Birds Pay the Price of War” — A Powerful Feature...

In a deeply moving and beautifully written story, journalist Christine Habib sheds light on how wars from Lebanon to Gaza and Sudan are not...
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HUGE Bird Trapping Operation in Barja, Mount Lebanon Shut Down!

On Thursday, we delivered a massive blow to illegal wildlife crime during the peak autumn migration season. Working with our partners and with rapid support...
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Anti-Poaching Patrols Uncover Shocking Raptor Slaughter

Over a period of three days, patrols from the Joint Operations Team of the Anti-Poaching Unit conducted intensive monitoring, documentation, and intervention missions across...
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Jane Goodall – A Pioneering Primatologist

“An Extraordinary Legacy”: A Tribute to Dr. Jane Goodall

By Assad Serhal, Director General of SPNL (BirdLife Lebanon),Winner of the Midori Prize for Biodiversity 2018,Honorary Member of IUCN The conservation world bows its head...