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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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Support Program Conflict, Climate Change and Environment in the Middle East

We support project ideas and exchange among organizations in the Middle East working on the nexus of climate change, environmental governance and conflict.   Hima for...
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The fate of migratory birds: storks, cranes and eagles become featherweight...

The migratory birds are coming. And the hunters are already waiting Migratory birds from half of Europe fly over Lebanon twice a year, where hunters shoot...
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Homat Alhima of the Year award 2023

Today, in the presence of Mr. Fadi Ghanem, Head of the National Committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Lebanon,...
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The 2023 Red List update reveals hope for birds in crisis

As the world teeters on the precipice of environmental devastation, BirdLife’s contribution to the 2023 IUCN Red List provides a stark reminder that we...
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Egyptian Vultures rescued In Lebanon found partners in captivity and are...

In 2022, five Egyptian Vultures were transported from Lebanon to Prague Zoo to become part of the important captive-breeding program for the species. All these birds...
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Hima of Anfeh stands out as one of Lebanon’s most enchanting...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CJbArAW-zU The Hima of Anfeh stands out as one of Lebanon's most enchanting coastal historical destinations. A "Hima" is a protected area that relies on...