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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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Lebanon Launches First National Bird Distribution Map within Key Biodiversity Areas

In a groundbreaking step for environmental conservation, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has unveiled the country’s first comprehensive map...

Assad Serhal & Malek Ghandour Meet Dr. Ali Ramadan: Advancing the Classification of Hima Areas

Yesterday, a pivotal meeting took place between Assad Adel Serhal—Founder & Chairman of Homat Al Hima International (HHI), Director General of SPNL, and BirdLife...
Migratory soaring birds like White Stork Ciconia ciconia funnel through Lebanon as they glide on thermals.

Mapping Lebanon’s Avian Heritage: A New Vision for Conservation

In the intricate landscapes of Lebanon, where cedar forests meet coastal plains and snow-capped peaks descend into fertile valleys, a quiet yet transformative conservation...

The Art of Conservation: Dina Al Rifai and the Rise of SPNL’s Mascot Universe

In a world where storytelling and conservation rarely intertwine, Dina Al Rifai has found a way to make them dance together—colorfully, joyfully, and meaningfully....
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Lebanese Heroes in a Journey of Perseverance and Triumph: Conquering the...

By Hamad Malaeb, Hima Trails Manager Our journey to the summit of Mount Elbrus (5642m) in Russia, the highest peak in Europe, was led by...
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Saudi Arabia as a Model: Nature Reserves and Climate Change Mitigation

By Dr. Turki Faisal Al-Rasheed, adjunct professor at the Department of Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona,...
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My Story with Nature and Reserve:A Life Dedicated to the Hima...

By Adnan Budieri, former head of BirdLife International Middle East Division My journey with nature and protected areas began after I graduated with a degree...
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The Return of the Monk Seal

By Sofia Bonicalza and Emanuele Coppola. Sofia is biologist and scientific responsible for the Gruppo Foca Monaca, an association that has been involved in...
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A Stunning Snapshot of Cabo Verde’s Majestic Sea Turtles © Marcos Hernandez

Safeguarding Ancient Mariners: The Imperative of Sea Turtle Conservation in the...

In the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea, a group of passionate conservation organizations came together with a common goal—to protect and conserve the...
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Lamartine Valley from a cave on the «Trail of Hope» in Hima Ras El Matn

Upper Beirut River Valley From a Project to a National Initiative

By Rania Khalil, Homat Al Hima and Hima Farm project manager at SPNL The Upper Beirut River Valley, located in Lebanon, is a region known...