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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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The Ministry’s ambitious plan reflects a renewed sense of environmental responsibility that many hope will mark a lasting shift in Lebanon’s approach to conservation
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Guardians of Lebanon’s Forests and Seas: A New Chapter in Environmental Protection

After years of anticipation, Lebanon has taken a bold and much-needed step toward safeguarding its natural treasures. On June 22, 2025, the Lebanese government...

A Rare Visitor in the Reeds: Glossy Ibis Spotted Feeding in Lebanon’s Ammiq Wetland

In the early glow of a summer morning, amidst the shimmering wetlands of East Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a rare and mesmerizing scene unfolded. A...

Kornayel Declares its Public Forest a Hima: A Landmark Step for Lebanon’s Environmental Heritage

In a groundbreaking move for nature conservation and sustainable development, the Municipality of Kornayel has taken a decisive step to safeguard its most precious...
A tranquil path leads through a vibrant Hima site, where wildflowers bloom and cedar forests thrive under Lebanon’s summer skies. This landscape reflects the harmony between nature and community conservation.
Photo Credit: Spyro Klitira

Lebanon’s Hima Sites Officially Recognized in World Database on Protected Areas

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is proud to announce that 27 Hima sites across Lebanon have been officially approved...
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SPNL conducts awareness sessions throughout Lebanon’s “Blackspots”

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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Olive Oil Soap-making: A Cultural Heritage to Carry on

By Jamal Hamzeh, Project Manager Olives and olive oil are at the core of the Mediterranean culture and diet. Due to its organoleptic qualities and...
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2022 World Wildlife Day theme: Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration

In addition to participating in the #worldwithoutnature activation, we will also be celebrating World Wildlife Day by highlighting key species for ecosystem restoration, which...
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Key IPCC report paints harsh reality of unavoidable climate impacts and...

Today the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the second report under the Sixth Assessment Cycle (AR6) which looks at climate impacts, adaptation and vulnerability. The...
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7 things you might have missed from the 2021 Red List...

At the end of last year, BirdLife released its yearly update to birds on the IUCN Red List of threatened species: the result of...
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Meeting held to discuss wetland conservation in the Western Bekaa

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and the Middle East Sustainable Hunting Center held a meeting on Saturday at the...