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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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SNOW Program

Schools Without Walls, When Nature Opens Its Doors to Everyone

On a calm morning in the heart of Shmlan, nature prepared to welcome a special group of young visitors. As part of the “Schools...
Hima

Towards a New Dawn for the Litani: How a National River, UNESCO, and SPNL Are Shaping Lebanon’s Next Biosphere Reserve

Lebanon’s longest river seemed to flow with a renewed sense of possibility. The Litani River Authority (LRA), led by Director General Dr. Sami Alawieh,...
Homat Al Hima

Youth Volunteers Unite to Protect Hima Anjar Wetland in Large-Scale Cleanup Initiative

On November 1, 2025, the Hima Anjar Wetland came alive with the spirit of volunteerism and environmental stewardship as more than 40 young members...
Hussein Al-Mousawi, Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic Arabic Edition, with SPNL’s General Director Assad Serhal during the recent IUCN Conference held in the UAE.
Hima

National Geographic Arabia Highlights the Hima Model in its Editorial

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) warmly commends the editorial written by journalist Hussein Al-Mousawi in the latest issue of...
Anti-Poaching Unit
SPNL

Tens of Songbirds Halfway to freedom after being saved by the...

As part of Spring 2022 anti-poaching operations in Lebanon, rescued songbirds were transferred today to a big cage at Luc Hoffmann Hima Center (LHHH)...
Fish and Wildlife Unit
SPNL

SPNL’s Fish and Wildlife Unit conducted a field visit to assess...

The Fish and Wildlife Unit of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) conducted a special field visit today to assess...
What we do
SPNL

How To Start A Candle Business In 2022

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), organized a workshop for women entrepreneurs in candle design and production at West Bekaa...
What we do
SPNL

United Nations Declare 2026 the International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists

On 15 March 2022, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York unanimously declared 2026 the International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists (IYRP)....
Projects
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Hima for Peace and Climate Change Impacts

Climate change will have far-reaching impacts on the Middle East. Experts anticipate the region’s future to be dramatically affected by changing climate conditions and...
Anti-Poaching Unit
SPNL

EV NewLIFE project provided 5 digital cameras and 14 binoculars to...

Within the framework of the EV NewLIFE project, and to combat illegal killing of birds (IKB) primarily, the anti-poaching unit (APU) of the Society...
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The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable development, and safeguarding Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. As the national partner of BirdLife International, SPNL embraces the Hima approach, a community-based conservation model that harmonizes nature, people, and culture. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower communities to protect vital ecosystems and species while ensuring livelihoods and well-being. Join us in our mission to preserve Lebanon's unique environment for future generations. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more and support our initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon