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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...
What we do
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News in Photos: Assad Serhal of Lebanon received BirdLife International Member...

Assad Serhal, Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature (SPNL) in Lebanon received the BirdLife Member of Honour Award from HIH...
BirdLife International
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Join us to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day 2022

Birding is better with a friend, which is why this World Migratory Bird Day (October 8th) we are asking you to take someone under...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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UN Waterbird Conference in Budapest to Take Steps to Improve the...

The Eighth Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA MOP8) opened in Budapest, Hungary, today. AEWA MOP8 will...
BirdLife International
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BirdLife Members of Honour

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/B6S7i5TtTXY BirdLife Members of Honour are people who have made a significant contribution to the growth, governance, finances, and conservation strategy of BirdLife International over...
Anti-Poaching Unit
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Successful APU operation against poachers in a notorious illegal hunting ‘hotspot’...

Three bird of prey poachers were apprehended by the Lebanese police in Akkar on Wednesday morning thanks to the efforts of anti-poaching activists taking...
BirdLife International
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Assad Serhal will receive BirdLife Member of Honour Award from HIH...

Assad Serhal, Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature (SPNL) in Lebanon has been named to receive the BirdLife Member of...
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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