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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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Documenting Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Lifelong Mission in Science, Art, and Conservation

In a time when environmental challenges are mounting, this work stands as a testament to the power of persistence and vision. By documenting biodiversity...

Momentum Builds for Environmental Recovery and Conservation Efforts Across Lebanon

March 2026 marked a dynamic and multi-layered phase of work across environmental and conservation initiatives in Lebanon, with strong momentum observed in field engagement,...

Promoting Ecotourism and Sustainable Development through the “Hima Trails” Initiative

In the framework of promoting ecotourism concepts and sustainable development, Gungle Gym Fitness Center, in coordination with Society for the Protection of Nature in...

Qolalieh and Al Mansouri: From Living Himas to Silent Ruins

By Wassim El KhatibDirector, Homat Al Hima International Center, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) Qolalieh and Al Mansouri, two coastal villages...
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Involving Kids in the planning for Hima sites

By Dalia Jawhary Through SPNL’s current approach towards involving multi-stakeholders in the management and planning of Hima site, and as a part of the...
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Demonstrating Sustainable Management of Important Eastern Mediterranean Forests and Key Biodiversity...

Nestled in the rugged landscapes of Lebanon’s Anti-Lebanon Mountains, a groundbreaking conservation initiative has successfully combined traditional land stewardship with modern sustainability practices. Spearheaded...
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CEPF 2015 PHOTO CONTEST

Calling all photographers: The 2015 CEPF Photo Contest begins tomorrow!   CEPF invites its grantees to enter our 2015 Digital Photo Contest.   Before submitting photos, you must read...
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Dead sea turtle washes up on polluted Lebanon coast

By Mohammed Zaatari| The Daily Star A dead sea turtle believed to be more than 50 years old washed up on a south Lebanon beach...
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Wings & Waves – SPNL’s Newsletter February 2015

  Wings & Waves - SPNL's Newsletter February 2015 Japanese Ambassador `s observation How should we tackle natural conservation of Lebanon? Seiichi Otsuka * The East Mediterranean Coastal area,...
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News in Photos: Birds of Lebanon and the Middle East

Fouad Itani is a professional nature photographer from Beirut, Lebanon. He lives in Dubai,UAE. He focuses almost all of his efforts on capturing intimate...