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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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Women and the Hima: Empowering Communities, Protecting Nature and Sustaining Livelihoods

The Hima: A relationship between people and nature The Hima is more than a protected geographical area. It represents a relationship between people, nature, culture...

118 Lebanese Environmental NGOs Endorse the “Hima for Peace” Initiative

SPNL to expand the initiative through engagement with ten ministries and launch it internationally in Nairobi on 8 September 2026 A broad coalition of 118...

SPNL Publishes New Guide Celebrating Hima Niha and Hima Hardine: Two Sister Villages, One Living Heritage

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has released a new bilingual publication presenting Hima Niha and Hima Hardine as two...

Launch of the “Hima Niha Park” in Batroun During the “Homat Al Hima Forum” Under the Patronage of the Minister of Youth and Sports

Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Nora Bayrakdarian, the Homat Al Hima Forum was held in...
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The Top 9 Wildlife Apps For Your Mobile Phone

WWF Wildlife Mobile has teamed up with well-known conservationist and author of ‘Fighting for Birds’ Dr Mark Avery to bring you the top 10 wildlife...
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Opportunities for Improvement of Pasture Resources

The improvement of livestock production in Lebanon and the empowerment of this vital sector will be through improvement of the pasture resources, sustainable management...
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Nature Watch : A smartphone App for IBAs

BirdLife International and its partners are working to develop an exciting new iPhone application to better conserve our Important Bird Areas. The App is...
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HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the...

Josep del Hoyo, Nigel J. Collar David A. Christie, Andrew Elliott,  Lincoln D. C. Fishpool Published by Lynx Edicions in association with BirdLife International Product details ID:ILCHK01...
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MedScapes

Development of Landscape character assessment as a tool for effective conservation of natural heritage in the Eastern Mediterranean MedScapes Project is funded by the multilateral...
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MedScapes project field survey

Landscape Design graduates from the American University of Beirut and SPNL’s Medscapes’ project coordinator Shalimar Sinno have participated in the field survey for the...