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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 Mourns the Passing of Conservation Pioneer Mona Khalil

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) mourns with profound sadness the passing of Mona Khalil, one of Lebanon’s most dedicated...

Mona Khalil: A Guardian of Sea Turtles, a Defender of Hima, and a Friend We Will Never Forget

By Assad Serhal There are people who work for conservation, and there are people who become conservation itself. Mona Khalil was one of those rare...

Coordination Meeting at Ras El Matn Municipality to Develop the Hima Action Plan and Strengthen Partnerships for Sustainable Development

Ras El Matn Municipality hosted a coordination meeting dedicated to discussing the current status of Hima Ras El Matn and developing an action plan...

The Hima Approach Highlighted as a Model for Sustainable Local Development During Dialogue Session at AUT

Environmental leaders, municipal officials, academics, tourism experts, and civil society representatives gathered at the American University of Technology (AUT) for a high-level dialogue exploring...
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SPNL’s BioConnect Project Unveils Comprehensive Study on Herpetofauna in Lebanon’s Himas

Under the BioConnect project funded by the European Union, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has conducted an extensive study...
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SPNL Congratulates Nizar Hani on His Appointment as Minister of Agriculture

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Nizar Hani on his appointment as Minister of Agriculture...
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The Cattle Egret: Nature’s Elegant Partner in Ammiq Wetland

A Wetland Icon The Ammiq Wetland, a jewel in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, is home to an array of captivating bird species. Among them is the...
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The Night Heron of Ammiq: A Story of Survival and Serenity

Nestled in the heart of the Bekaa Valley, Ammiq Wetland stands as one of Lebanon’s last remaining freshwater marshes, a critical habitat teeming with...
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Guardians of Ammiq: The Little Squacco Heron’s Story of Survival

In the heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, nestled among the lush reeds and shimmering waters, lies the Ammiq Wetland—a sanctuary of biodiversity and a...
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Discover the Breathtaking Beauty of Hima Hammana After the Snowstorm! ❄️🏔️

Following the snowstorm that hit Lebanon on February 7, 2025, Hima Hammana has transformed into a winter wonderland, with snow-covered mountain trails and the...